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How did the Djinn know the horse was complaining against the camel?

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How did the Djinn know the horse was complaining against the camel?

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The horse told the Djinn that the camel had not done any work since Monday morning.
He also told the Djinn that the camel won’t even trot. This is how the Djinn knew that the horse was complaining against the camel.

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Chapter 1: How the Camel Got His Hump - Comprehension Check [Page 3]

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