The constellation
J2183 Disastrous hesitation
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The same sky, in words
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- Other short-sighted acts · J2160 entry
beneath it
- The dog between the two castles. In castles on opposite hills guards play different tunes during meals. The dog goes toward the music in one castle but when he is about half way up the hill the music begins on the other. He keeps alternating and running up and down until the meals are over and he gets nothing · J2183.1 entry
- Who shall go first? Train leaves overpolite travelers · J2183.2 entry
- Bird overcareful about food suitable to its color is killed by eagle · J2183.3 entry
- Two prisoners use up their hour of grace disputing over road to take home · J2183.4 entry
- Princess who is too choosy finally marries an idiot · J2183.5 entry
- Short-sightedness in case of fire · J2183.6 entry