The next morning, over Wilbur's stall Charlotte had woven a special web that read, "Some Pig." This amazing feat brought people from far and wide to see Zuckerman's amazing pig. The news was a sensation throughout the county, and Wilbur now felt safe that he would not be harvested.
As the weeks went by, the crowds began to thin as the web began to deteriorate. There were strangers on the farm and this scared Wilbur. There were men in suits and ties and Wilbur overheard Zuckerman say that they were bankers.
"Charlotte," Wilbur said, "I'm scared. There is no food in the food bins; Templeton promised that there would be at harvest time! Templeton has grown fat and has brought many new rats to the farm and Zuckerman is talking about selling the cows!"
"Yes, Charlotte, what can I do for you?"
"I need to make a new web to save Wilbur, and I need you to find me something with words on it."
"Gee, Charlotte, I don't get around as good as I used to. I've put on a few pounds, you know."
"But, Templeton, "Charlotte added with a wink, "this is for Wilbur, and he's special!"
"Oh, yes," Templeton answered. "I almost forgot, Wilbur is special and we must take care of him!"
After a few hours Templeton returned carrying a piece of paper. He laid it out where Charlotte could read it and asked, "What do you think?"
"What does it say, Templeton?"
"It says, tax cuts!"
"How are tax cuts going to help poor Wilbur?"
"Tax cuts help everyone, Charlotte!"
"No, I'm sorry, Templeton, that just won't do. Please go find something else."
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