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The Monkey and the Lizard

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Lizard watched Monkey through half-closed eyes.

Monkey jumped and flipped, catching a tree branch with his tail. Then he lowered himself until his upside down head dangled right in front of Lizard. Monkey laughed. "Why so sad?" he asked.

Lizard sniffed. "Quit clowning around. The blood will rush to your head."

"I'm not worried about that. I can see you better this way. Look!" said Monkey, pointing. "There's your frown, upside down!"

Lizard pulled his lips up into a fake smile. "And now?"

"I'd say you look rather silly that way."

"That's because true intentions aren't well-hidden behind fake expressions."