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I put a bowl of grain out every night for the deer.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8181.jpg?w=1024)
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But lately someone beats them to it.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8186.jpg?w=1024)
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And guards it from marauders.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8184.jpg?w=1024)
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Momma Chuck likes the grain as well…
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8187.jpg?w=1024)
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But isn’t sure what to make of its protector.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8190.jpg?w=1024)
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She inched closer.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8192.jpg?w=1024)
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But finally gave up and stuck to her own buffet.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8172.jpg?w=1024)
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😊
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