Padre Porko, the gentlemanly Pig and the General's Horse (4)

Padre Porko, the gentlemanly Pig and the General's Horse (4)

He had eaten three plates of heavenly stewed carrots for his supper, and every now and then he rubbed his stomach gently, to help them digest.

The tapping of the branches on the window and falling of the rain made a soothing music.

Upon the shelf above the chimney stood a polished red apple.

The Padre was trying to decide whether he should eat the apple or smoke his pipe before crawling into bed for a good night's sleep.

" Rat-a-tat-tat-tat, " suddenly sounded the knocker on his door.

" My Goodness Gracious, " he exclaimed, pushing his feet into his red slippers.
" Who can be out on a night like this ? It must be someone in real trouble. " 

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