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Gopal and the Hilsa Fish
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Explain why no one seemed to be interested in talking about the hilsa-fish which Gopal had bought.

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No, one seemed to be interested in talking about the hilsa- fish which gopal had bought because gopal dressed him self in a ridiculous way that he got attention of everyone. His funny appearance was the centre of attraction so no one talked about hilsa-fish.

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