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Imagine that Anil catches Hari red-handed when Hari is stealing the money from under the mattress. Compose a short dialogue between the two, which reflects Anil’s shock and Hari’s repeated apologies.

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Imagine that Anil catches Hari red-handed when Hari is stealing the money from under the mattress. Compose a short dialogue between the two, which reflects Anil’s shock and Hari’s repeated apologies.

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Anil: Who’s that? Hari? What are you doing?
Hari: Um... nothing; I was just checking if your money was safe.
Anil: You mean you were trying to steal my money. You are dressed; you were planning to rob me and run away! Yes, that's it!
Hari: I’m sorry, Anil, I'm sorry.
Anil: How can you steal from the hand that feeds you? I thought you would have improved! Don't you want to read and write properly? Do maths?
Hari: I did not think about it. I’m sorry, really sorry.
Anil: Alright, I’ll overlook this, provided you promise me never to steal again, from me or from anyone else.
Hari: Yes, yes, I promise. Will you really forgive me and continue to teach me?
Anil: Yes. I hope you keep your word.
Hari: Thank you. I’ll keep my word. I promise. Sorry once again.
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Chapter 1.2 The Thief’s Story
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