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look."
But once Gretel was inside, the
witch intended to close the door,
and bake her in the hot oven, and
eat her as well. That is what the
wicked witch was thinking, and
that is why she called Gretel.
However, God let Gretel know
this, so she said, "I don't know how
to do that. First show me. You sit
on the board, and I will push you
inside.“ So the old woman sat on
the board, and since she was light,
Gretel pushed her all the way
inside, then quickly closed the door
and secured it with an ___
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