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A cheer of approval went up. “The elephant bird did not

eat the horse,” Munia said softly but firmly, limping

forward. “I was with him when Vayu went missing!” A

heavy silence fell on the gathering. “What does this

mean?” roared the headman. “That the elephant bird is

my friend, and he has not done this!”

“This girl has lost her mind!” shouted someone from the

back. The other children laughed. “He only eats leaves!

How can he eat Vayu?” Munia shouted, not moving from

her place.

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