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Question
You will probably agree that this story does not have breathless adventure and exciting action. Then what in your opinion makes it interesting?
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Solution
Pointers have been provided for students' reference.
It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.
The various reasons which make this story mind-gripping and a real page turner, are:
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The innocence of the language which keeps us in suspense about the belongingness of the horse.
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The mystery behind riding horse;
The interesting feature which makes this story captivating is the way in which the relationship between the author and his cousin develops.
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| Balharshah | 18.00 | 1 | 78 |
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| Gwalior | 06.32 | 2 | 85 |
| Agra Cantt | 07.57 | 2 | 76 |
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