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A child who hadn't spoken by age four suddenly speaks during a family lunch, commenting on the food being too salty. When asked why he hadn't spoken before, he humorously replies that the food had been fine until then.

What was unusual about the child's speech development?

At what age did the child first speak?

What did the child say during lunch?

How did the family react to the child's first words?

What reason did the child give for not talking before?