One day Akadeli, Lucy, Acharait and Mary went to pick wild fruits. They held hands to cross the big river. The girls found a tree full of ripe fruits. They agreed to pick the fruits with their eyes closed. Lucy, Acharait and Mary did not close their eyes. Only Akadeli closed hers. When they opened their eyes, only Akadeli had picked unripe fruits. Lucy, Acharait and Mary laughed at Akadeli. They left for home. Akadeli threw away the unripe fruits. She began picking ripe ones. Soon, Akadeli filled her basket with ripe fruits. She set off alone, crossing the big river. Half way across the river, Akadeli's fruits fell into the water. She was angry and began to cry. Akadeli saw a big fish and grabbed it. As Akadeli walked home, a hawk snatched the fish. He flew away with it. The hawk left behind a feather from its tail. Akadeli picked up the feather and continued walking home.

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