For every time she shouted 'Fire' They only answered 'Little liar' And therefore when her aunt returned, Matilda, and the house, were burned. (Hilaire Belloc)

For every time she shouted 'Fire' They only answered 'Little liar' And therefore when her aunt returned, Matilda, and the house, were burned.

Hilaire Belloc

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