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The Faithful Mongoose Once there lived a farmer with his wife and infant son in a village. The farmer and his wife cherished their son deeply. One day while returning from the fields, the farmer discovered a weak and injured mongoose lying beside the road. He brought the little creature home and decided that it would make an excellent pet for his son. Although his wife was hesitant, she reluctantly agreed. The farmer nursed the mongoose back to health and fed it well. In no time, the mongoose and the farmer's son became inseparable friends, growing up together. One day, the farmer's wife had to go to the market, leaving their son in her husband's care. She reminded him not to let the mongoose near their child, feeling uneasy about the animal's presence. The farmer assured his wife that he would take good care of the baby. Later, the farmer was called away by a local moneylender who had lent him some money in the past. He couldn't take his son with him and left him i