Two loyal friends, a giant and a dwarf, went to a festival one summer day and entered a three-legged sack race. Leaving their competitors far behind, they won the race and accepted a large blueberry pie for first prize. "I will cut the pie in half," the giant said, as they sat on a hill overlooking the foot races and carnival games. "So we each get our fair share."

"No, no," the dwarf said. "Half a pie will not even whet your appetite, while a small portion will fill my belly for the evening. You need to eat most of it."

So the smiling giant broke off a small piece of pie for his friend, and they each enjoyed their share of the pie and their share of the rest of the sunny day.

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