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Polly apanha o autocarro

Polly boards the bus downtown for the first time, with a patient capybara at the wheel and one nervous question per stop.

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Este autocarro vai para o centro? Preciso da praça principal.

Um bilhete, por favor. É a minha primeira vez nesta linha.

Um bilhete, por favor. É a minha primeira vez nesta linha.

Quanto é? Hoje só trago moedas.

Quanto é? Hoje só trago moedas.

Onde é que eu saio para a praça principal?

Onde é que eu saio para a praça principal?

A próxima paragem! Perfeito, já vou para a porta.

A próxima paragem! Perfeito, já vou para a porta.

Agradeço a paciência! Até logo!

Agradeço a paciência! Até logo!

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