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As a professional, he identified and addressed the dignitaries properly. Nevertheless, as the tradition demanded, the dignitaries paid homage to the Chief Mourner and commiserated with him over his loss. Emma happily shook hands with the dignitaries that he would never have met in his life because of his unmanageable brother, Beck. Nevertheless, Callum and his co-in-laws were behind him to welcome their guests. Afterward, the dignitaries commiserated with the traditional ruler, whose presence was as significant as 'h' in whisper. He was not bothered, provided he would officially add the widow to his harem. He saw it as an opportunity to showcase himself, too. Thereafter, they greeted the widow, Mama, who was dressed in a white outfit, and took their seats. Now, there were about twenty bulls in the field, which were condolence gifts from the dignitaries. Furthermore, Dickson, who was beside him, whispered, “Papa, your big goat has returned in a thousand folds.”

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