THE BELL OF ATRI
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Once upon a time a good and wise king ruled in the city of Atri.
He wished all his people to be happy.
In order that justice might be done to every one, he ordered a great bell to be hung in a tower.
Tied to the bell was a strong rope, so long that it reached nearly to the ground.
"I have placed the bell in the center of my city," said the king, "so that it will be near all the people. The rope I have made long, so that even a little child can reach it."
Then the king gave out this order:
"If there be any one among my people who feels that he has not been justly treated, let him ring this bell.
Then, whether he be old or young, rich or poor, his story shall be heard."