Lineman Bean Short Story

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Once upon a time in a small village lived four good friends named Billy, Nanny, Pan, and Lambert. They had been throw a lot and had grown up together to become good friends. Billy, Pan and Nanny were very knowledgeable. But Lambert spent most of his day sleeping and eating. He was known as the foolish one.
Once the disaster of Lineman Bean struck the village. All the crops failed. Lakes and rivers started to dry up. The people of the villages started moving to the city to save their lives.
“We also need to move to the city SOON! Or else we will also die like many others,” Shouted Billy. They all agreed with him.
“But what about Lambert?” Asked Billy.
“Do we need him with us? He no skills or learning.” Asked Pan. “We cannot just leave him,”

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