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Who was Ray? What was his handicap?

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Who was Ray? What was his handicap?

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Ray was the owner of an old-clock shop. He was deaf and dumb. He communicated with his customers by writing on a notepad.
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Chapter 4: The Old-Clock Shop - Extra Questions 1

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NCERT English - A Pact With The Sun Class 6
Chapter 4 The Old-Clock Shop
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