Some children were playing in the park when their ball hit the window pane of a neighbouring house. The glass shattered with the impact and noise was deafening. Almost immediately, a grumpy old man came out shouting abuses at the children. He demanded to know who had hit the ball. The children were silent with fear. The old man threatened to report the action of the children to their parents, and arrange to have the play area sealed off. Then one girl came forward and owned up for the action. She said she was sorry on behalf of all her friends, and promised not to repeat the action in future. She also promised the man that she and her friends would play in another corner of the park from then on.

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