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Why did the Barber take so long to shave the Sultan?

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Why did the Barber take so long to shave the Sultan?

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The Barber took so long to shave the Sultan because he continued talking and wasting time.

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Chapter 6.2: The Talkative Barber - Let's read [Page 105]

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Chapter 6.2 The Talkative Barber
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