The liar reduces the size of his lie when his brother steps on his toes to remind him of his lying habits

Motif

The liar reduces the size of his lie when his brother steps on his toes to remind him of his lying habits.

Humor. · Humor of lies and exaggeration · Humor of lies and exaggeration. · view the constellation · filed as X904.1

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U.S.*Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under The teller reduces the size of his lie.

Filed beside it

Liar reduces the size of his yarn when challenged

Carried in tale types

The Liar Reduces the Size of his Lie · ATU 1920D1 recorded variant

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