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A fly and a flea in a flueWere imprisoned, so what could they do?Said the Flea, Let us fly!Said the Fly, Let us flee!So they fled through a flaw in the flue.

A fly and a flea in a flueWere imprisoned, so what could the

Summary

This humorous quote highlights the cleverness and resourcefulness of the small creatures involved. Despite being trapped in a flue, the flea and the fly find a simple solution to escape. The exchange between the two characters is an amusing play on words, as the flea suggests flying, while the fly suggests fleeing. Ultimately, they manage to capitalize on a flaw in the flue and make their unlikely escape. This quote reminds us of the power of ingenuity and teamwork, no matter how challenging the situation may seem.

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