Alice returned the bag to its owner. “I have never felt more proud of you, my daughter”, said her mother. Everyone present at the market cheered for the little girl and called her a hero.
As a reward for her bravery and intelligence, every shopkeeper gave Alice a little present. They said that this was her Dussehra. At the end of the day, she was walking home with bags full of beautiful clothes, shoes and jewelry.
“I can’t wait to visit the market again, but please keep your bag safe next time. Being a hero is an exhausting work.” Alice laughingly told her mother.