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What made the farmer’s wife blind with rage?

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What made the farmer’s wife blind with rage?

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The sight of blood on the face and paws of the mongoose made the farmer’s wife mad with anger. She took for granted that the mongoose had killed her son.

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Chapter 2: The Friendly Mongoose - Extra Questions 1

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