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Question
Answer the following in about 40-50 words:
Why did Valli spend her time all alone and what became her favourite pastime.
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Solution
Valli spent most of her time alone because she had no playmates her age in the neighbourhood. Therefore, her favourite pastime was standing outside her door and watching the street in front of her house, which provided her with numerous unusual experiences.
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