This children’s story by Enid Blyton tells of a man who is so forgetful that he always leaves his kitchen door open. His pig knows this and spends most of its time sitting inside in front of the fire. One day the man finds that he has no money. He decides that selling the pig is a better idea than getting a job. However, his forgetfulness causes problems in taking the pig to market. When he finally does get it there, he receives a beating for his trouble. In the end, he faces an easy decision.
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