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प्रश्न
Why did the neighbours kill the dog?
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उत्तर
Hearing of the old couple’s good luck and how the dog was responsible for finding them their treasure, the neighbours coaxed it into their garden and fed it but the dog was too scared to eat or move. They then dragged the dog around their garden hoping he would find a treasure for them too. When the dog stopped near a pine tree and started scratching the ground, they dug happily hoping to find a treasure. When they saw that there was nothing in there except a dead, smelling kitten, they became furious at the dog. They kicked it and beat it to death. They killed the dog because it did not help them find a treasure.
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