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He growled up, "Do you have a ladder?

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It covered him from head to toe.

She yelled, "It's better cooked, you know.'

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then cupped his hands for one last try:

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel,

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you'll find I'm really down to earth."

His young heart thrilled, he gave a hoot,

for what was more, the maid was cute!

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then leapt behind with graceful speed.

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