"And what is your idea which will save me, Wolf?"
"It is simple and obvious. I will steal one of their babies."
"That is a terrible idea, Wolf! I could never allow you to do that!
"And THAT attitude leads to my my brilliant idea! YOU will rescue the baby from me and return it to your humans! Your humans will be so grateful they will keep you in fine fettle for the rest of your life--guaranteed!
"But, dear Wolf--won't it be rather dangerous for you to steal the baby?"
"Bold is Lucky, Dog. I am accustomed to taking risks and am willing to run a risk for a relative like you. You will minimize my risk by giving me intelligence--all the details of the village layout--where the cottage with the, uh, tastiest baby is--what time of day or night night might be the best for me to snatch--everything of that nature."
"But you won't hurt the child..."
"Rest easy about that, Dog. I will carry the baby away by taking his blanket in my mouth so he will be protected from my nice white, sharp teeth--really, Dog, I am doing this for you. I will carry the kid away and deliver him to you like a delicate parcel marked "FRAGILE"!
And Wolf smiled at his own wit.
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