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Why does the narrator say, “I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota…”?
Why does the narrator say, “I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old Dakota…”?
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Relieved to have landed safely after navigating through dark, stormy clouds, he bore no regret in departing his aircraft. Although he regretted not being able to thank his guide who had navigated and saved him from the perilous situation, his overwhelming happiness upon landing superseded any sorrow for the missed opportunity to express gratitude to the pilot.
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