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Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde : Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.

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Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde told her friend about the lost necklace.

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Mathilde felt emotional. Also, she had paid all past dreadful debts. So she decided to speak to her friend so that she could tell her all the real story behind the lost necklace.

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Chapter 1.5: The Necklace - English Workshop Part ll [Page 25]

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Chapter 1.5 The Necklace
English Workshop Part ll | Q 2. (h) | Page 25
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Chapter 1.5 The Necklace
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