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“once again, please. Sorry I didn’t get your

last point,” said Nasreddin

“in such a case, the owner cannot be held

responsible.”

“I see.” Nasreddin smiled meaningfully and

then said, “oops I spoke wrongly, Abdullah. I

mean my cow has entered and damage your

vegetable garden.” he rectified.

“oh really?” Abdullah was shocked. he

frowned and said “let’s see what the

law states about that,” Abdullah said.

And he reached the big book and

opened it quickly. but deep in his heart

he knew that Nasreddin had played a

trick on him as he always did as a

smart guy at his age.

Source: Reading Practice: Nasreddin Hodja

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