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    "text": "Jane had a big fern. Its green stem did not perk up. \u201cIt needs water,\u201d said her mother. Jane got a big pot from under the sink. She filled it with water. But the pot was too much for her to hold up! Her big sister, Kim, saw her. \u201cI can help you with that,\u201d said Kim. Together, they carried the super big pot of water over to the fern. Jane held one side and her sister held the other. After they gave it a drink, the fern looked better. \u201cThank you, sister,\u201d Jane whispered to Kim.",
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