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Two Footpads

In the simple short story "Two Footpads," two criminals share their misadventures while boasting about their robberies at a roadside resort. The First Footpad proudly claims to have robbed the Chief of Police, while the Second Footpad reveals a twist in his tale, admitting that he lost some of his own stolen loot when he attempted to rob the United States District Attorney. This quick read serves as a moral lesson about the unforeseen consequences of crime, reminding readers of the folly in boasting about such exploits.

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Two Footpads - Aesop's Fable illustration about crime, competition, irony
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Reveal Moral

"The story illustrates that even in wrongdoing, one's ambitions and outcomes can vary greatly, often with unexpected consequences."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
Theme
crime
competition
irony
Characters
First Footpad
Second Footpad
Chief of Police
United States District Attorney

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