The Wolf, the Fox and the Monkey

A Wolf accused a Fox of theft. As the Fox denied the charge, they agreed to the arbitration of a Monkey. The Monkey declared that he did not believe the Wolf had lost anything, but also that he was pretty sure the Fox had taken it. Those known for dishonesty are unlikely to be believed, even when telling the truth.

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