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The Chatty Tortoise
Once upon a time there lived in a lake, a tortoise, called Raphail. He had
two swans as his good friends. The three of them were best friends and
used to meet on the bank of the lake daily.
Before returning to their homes at sunset
“All the water in the lake
they used to gossip for a long time. They
will soon dry up, how will
enjoyed each other's company.
you then live here?”
“It is indeed difficult to
live here anymore. Dear
friends, please help me.
One year, the monsoon failed and there was no rain. As a result the lake
began to dry. The swans got worried about the low water level of the lake.
gossip – casual conversation, monsoon – rain.
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