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This is the pond.
Old Harry lives here.
Old Harry is a very big fish.

Tall Tom tries to catch Old Harry.
Old Harry is too fast.
Old Harry is too clever.

Big Jim tries to catch Old Harry.
Old Harry hid in the deep water.
Old Harry lay very still.

Young Edward tries to catch Old Harry.
Will he catch him?
Let's see.

'I shall catch Old Harry,' says Edward.
'I've got a hook and a worm.
And I've got a big jar!'

'I shall catch Old Harry,' says Edward to everyone.
'I've got a rod and some string.'
Edward is sure he will catch Old Harry.

'I shall catch Old Harry,' says Edward to Tall Tom.
'I shall keep him in my bedroom.
I shall keep him in this jar.'

Edwards fishes and fishes.
Big Jim watches.
'Bad luck,' he says.

Edward puts his finger in the water.
It is a tasty finger.
Ouch!  Old Harry bites it!

Edward shakes his finger.
The fish falls into the water.
Edward looks at his finger.

'Help!' shouts Edward.
'Old Harry bit me!'
'I'm bleeding.'

'Help!' shouts Edward.
He shouts louder.
Poor Edward.

'Help!' shouts Edward.
He shouts even louder.
HELP! I'm hurt!'

Millie is in the castle.
She hears Edward.
She goes to help.

It's a little bite and a big fuss.
She kisses him better.
'But you did catch Old Harry!'