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Arindon: Not very good. I am not able to make any friends.

Father: (concerned) Why?

Arindon: Nobody talks, plays or has lunch with me.

Father: Give it some time, your classmates will understand.

Arindon: When? It’s been a week. I miss my old school. Can we not go back
to our old city?

Father: I have just been transferred, Arindon. It is not possible for us to go

back.

Arindon is disappointed.
The next day, during the swimming class, he is sitting and watching the other boys

play in the pool. Suddenly, he sees Rajat shouting. He is drowning! He has gone
into the water without the safety tube. Since Rajat is close to where Arindon is

sitting, Arindon jumps into the pool and pulls him out. Everybody is relieved to
see that Rajat is safe. They can’t believe that Arindon has saved Rajat. How could
he swim?

Gaurav: (surprised) Arindon! How can you swim?

Arindon: (gasping) I know how to swim. I have taken training.

Gaurav: Why weren’t you swimming then?

Arindon: I forgot to carry my swimwear today.

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