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In this tale, a king holds public trials of subjects accused of crimes. Their guilt or innocence is determined by chance—by having them open one of two doors and reveal what’s behind it. A beautiful lady means innocence. A ferocious tiger means guilt. [End of Section] The Lady, or the Tiger? Introducing the Story

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The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton

The first requisite of civilization . . . is that of justice.

—Sigmund Freud

The Lady, or the Tiger?Introducing the Story

In this tale, a king holds public trials of subjects accused of crimes. Their guilt or innocence is determined by chance—by having them open one of two doors and reveal what’s behind it.• A beautiful lady means

innocence.• A ferocious tiger means

guilt.

[End of Section]

The Lady, or the Tiger?Introducing the Story

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