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Tiger did not even glance at him <strong>and</strong> said in his usual
haughty tone, "None of your business. What are you eating?"
Rabbit almost blurted out, "It's none of your business,
either," but swallowed these words <strong>and</strong> politely said, "Uncle
Tiger, I'm eating one of my eyes. They're really sweet. Would
you like to try a piece?"
"Huh!" said Tiger, stretching out a paw to get a piece.
"How do you like it, Uncle Tiger?" asked Rabbit.
"If it's good, give me more," Tiger said, because it was
intensely sweet.
"Uncle Tiger, I already gave you my left eye. I can't
give you my right eye, or I won't be able to find food for you in
the future," said Rabbit with his left eye closed.
"True. Then what shall I do to get sweet eyes? You're
the smart one, so tell me," dem<strong>and</strong>ed Tiger, licking his lips
with his long, red tongue, savoring the remaining sweetness.
"I have an idea but, Uncle Tiger, promise you won't
get angry. Will you promise?" Rabbit said.
"Tell me first, otherwise I can't promise," Tiger said.
"Well, Uncle Tiger! My idea is…why not try your own
eyes?" Rabbit said.
"How dare you! You want me to become blind?" Tiger
roared.
"No, no…of course not. I mean, if you can't see, then I
can lead you. I'll be like your walking stick <strong>and</strong> lead the way,"
Rabbit said.
"Hmm, let me think for a bit," Tiger said.
"Uncle Tiger, I'm willing to show you the way as long
as you need me. On smooth paths, I'll tell you to walk faster,
<strong>and</strong> on rough paths, I'll tell you to slow down," said Rabbit,
yearning for Tiger to accept his suggestion. Tiger seemed lost
in thought <strong>and</strong> was quiet. Rabbit was afraid Tiger would
refuse, pretended a small piece of his eye was left, <strong>and</strong> gave
another piece of fruit to Tiger.
After eating it, Tiger could not control himself <strong>and</strong> said,
"Come on, my faithful rabbit, dig out my left eye first."
Rabbit immediately gouged out Tiger's left eye <strong>and</strong>
gave Tiger pieces of the fruit to eat, which made Tiger drool for
more. He then asked Rabbit to dig out his right eye. Without a
shred of mercy, Rabbit gouged out Tiger's right eye, blinding
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