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Satsuma Complex

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She could smell orange and lemon blossom spilling into the cave. She could hear birdsong in the distance and a gently gurgling river just beyond the bush.

"Go on," said the mouse. "Just leave and discover the world outside."

She declined. "Thank you, little mouse, but I think I'm happy to stay here for the time being. The blind man that feeds me has been so kind and I fear he would miss me terribly if I left."

"Suit yourself," said the mouse. "In that case I'll leave you to find your own way back. The blind man will have to be told of our meeting."

The next morning the blind man brought her berries and nuts as usual. She died that evening from the poisoned food.

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