As the happy time drew near, the lions and tigers climbing up the bedroom walls became quite tame and frolicsome.

当快乐的时光愈来愈临近的时候，卧室墙上爬着的狮子和老虎变得十分驯服和爱闹着玩了。

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Failing to tame the deficits will make us happy in the short-term (lower taxes and plenty of corporate earnings), but send us the way of Greece and Spain down the line.

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