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Because the tree was mentioned in a newspaper, the number of visitors to Frinley has now increased
The tree was planted near a church fiftyears ago, but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil reputation
It is said that if any one touches the tree, he will have bad luc; if he pics a leaf, he will d ie
Many villagers believe that the tree has already claimed a number of victims
The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has refused
He has pointed out that the tree is a useful source of income as tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it
In spite of all that has been said, the tourists-have been picing leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunkSo far, not one of them has been struc d own by sudden death
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