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प्रश्न
Why was the photographer proud to receive Leacock on Saturday?
उत्तर
While handing over the proof of the photo, there was a certain pride in the photographer’s manner. He believed that with his technical expertise, he had corrected all the ugly features and made the photo presentable. So, he was naturally proud.
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