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Why did he buy a young goat?

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Why did he buy a young goat?

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He bought a young goat as he thought it would stay with him much longer. It would begin to love him as well as the food he would give her everyday, and would never want to go to the hills.

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Chapter 7: Chandni - Comprehension Check [Page 45]

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NCERT English - An Alien Hand Class 7
Chapter 7 Chandni
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