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The Brahman’s Wish. Past Tense Practice Regular Verbs Kristi Reyes MiraCosta College VESL. lived. old, blind mother. wife. Brahman. poor. prayed. temple. Siva. Twelve years, one wish. Eyesight back. Son! Your mother is old – A son can take care of us. didn’t know what to do.
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The Brahman’s Wish Past Tense Practice Regular Verbs Kristi Reyes MiraCosta College VESL
lived old, blind mother wife Brahman
poor prayed temple Siva
Son! Your mother is old – A son can take care of us.
didn’t know what to do walked, cried, sat in center of town
sargeant What’s wrong?
One wish. Mother wants one thing. Wife wants another. How can I choose? I love them both.
No need to cry. Your problem is small. Here’s what you will do…
I can see! I’m pregnant!
Solution: • The sergeant advised him to combine the two wishes into one. • When the Brahman went to Siva, he said, Very clever! OK… you can have your wish! My mother is blind, and her only desire is to see her grandson eating rice.