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When did “the unfriendly face” of the visitor turn truly friendly? - English

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When did “the unfriendly face” of the visitor turn truly friendly?

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The unfriendly face of the visitor turned truly friendly when he got the money for his watch which was not worth fifty dollars. Also by giving him the money in exchange for the watch Ray had prevented him from doing something he would be later sorry for.
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पाठ 4: The Old-Clock Shop - Questions [पृष्ठ १४]

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एनसीईआरटी English - A Pact With The Sun Class 6
पाठ 4 The Old-Clock Shop
Questions | Q 8 | पृष्ठ १४

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