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प्रश्न
What did the myna do finally?
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उत्तर
Finally, the myna dropped cautiously to the ground, hopped about, peered into the bushes from a safe distance, and then, with a shrill cry of congratulation, flew away.
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The hundred-yard dash now reduced to a walk
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