“Belinda tickled him, she tickled him unmerciful...” Why?
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Source: TextbookBelinda tickled Custard unmercifully to tease him for being cowardly. Although he was a dragon, he was always scared and wanted a safe cage, which amused the others and made them mock him playfully for his fearfulness.
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