A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

A wolf dressed himself up as a ram in the hope of spending a night shut in the sheepfold, and preying on the whole flock. His plan was working well until the shepherd, who had been completely taken in, suddenly decided to choose a sheep for his own table, and picked the undercover wolf.

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