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The boy cut off the branches of the tree and carried them away so that he could build a house.
The tree was still happy.
But the boy stayed away for a long time again. One day, he returned. The tree was very happy
and could hardly speak.

Come, dear boy. I’m too old and sad to play now. I want a
Come and play here. boat that will take me far away from this
place. Could you give me some wood?

ME
&
T

Cut down my trunk and make
a boat, boy. Then, you can sail
away and will be happy.

All right.

The boy cut down the trunk of the tree. He made a boat and sailed away. And the tree felt
happy, but not really. After a long time, the boy returned again.

I’m sorry, boy. I’ve nothing My teeth are very
left to give you now. All my weak for apples.
apples are gone.
My branches are also
gone. You cannot swing
on them any more. I’m too old to swing
on branches.

I’m too old
to climb.

My trunk is
also gone.

I’m so sorry. I wish I could give
something to you. I’ve nothing left.
I’m just an old stump now.

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