There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors.
Son : Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War.
Father : Yes I did Son : Can I have a look at it Father : Im afraid Ive lost it. Son : Do you remember anything about it
Father : Yes I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night you wanted to look out but we didnt let you.
Son : Why
Father : Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
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Explanation:
Son: Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War?
Father: Yes, I did.
Son: Can I have a look at it?
Father: I'm afraid. I've lost it.
Son: Do you remember anything about it?
Father: Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night. You wanted to look out but we didn't let you.
Son: Why?
Father: Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
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