One day the East Wind visited a river that flowed through a small town. They started talking, and soon they became friends. Days later the East Wind said, "I'm sorry, but I have to go. I am needed elsewhere."

"If you won't stay, then I will follow you," said the river.

"No, your place is here," said the East Wind, and then it quickly blew away.

Yearning to join its friend, the river followed the East Wind. But with its foolish pursuit, it flooded the small town.

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