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into the woods. He forgot that he had to go back home also.

After some time when he felt tired and sleepy he thought to go back

home. But he could not find his way back. He got scared and did not

know what to do. He sat under a tree and started crying.

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Suddenly, he saw a speck of light twinkling among the trees. He stopped

crying and looked at it. Slowly, the spot of light came nearer and nearer

until it was right on Dhon’s

hand.

Dhon looked at it in

wonder. Then he heard

a voice. ‘‘I am a firefly.

Why are you crying,

little boy?’’

‘‘I have lost my way.

I want to go home

to my mother,’’

replied Dhon.

‘‘Don't cry, little boy.

I will take you home.

Follow me. But you

must promise never to

catch me.’’

fetch — to go to a place to bring something; firewood — wood used for
burning or as fuel; chased — to follow or run after; speck — a very small;

spot — a small mark round mark; wonder — a feeling of surprise.

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