Explain why no one seemed to be interested in talking about the hilsa-fish which Gopal had bought.

Gopal was a clever man. He used his presence of mind. Dressed himself up in a rag, smeared ash on his half- shaven face and body to divert the attention of the people from the fish he bought. People were more interested in his appearance than the fish.

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