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The dawn arrived, and the sun rose. She heard a voice calling out.

“Nikini Nikini!” someone was shouting.
It was Nikini’s mother, who was searching for her missing daughter.

Just then, she saw Nikini crying under a tree. She came running to
Nikini.

“Oh, my darling, where have you been? Why are you crying?”
she asked.

“Amma, I went searching for a birthday gift for you. I searched for
the greatest gift for you, but I couldn’t find it. I searched for the

biggest gift for you, but I couldn’t find it. I searched for the most
beautiful gift for you, but I couldn’t find it. I searched for the most

precious gift for you, but I couldn’t find it. So finally, my friends
made me a gift which you would like most. It was a very beautiful

sari. But it got caught by the wind and was torn into pieces. I’m so
sad that I couldn’t give it to you and make you happy,” Nikini said,

still sobbing.

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