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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ with a patch by following these instructions:
 
    Git will now create a `.patch` file in the current directory.
 
-3. Attach this `.patch` file in an email to me at
+3. Attach the `.patch` file in an email to me at
    [jack-benny@cyberinfo.se](mailto:jack-benny@cyberinfo.se).
    **Leave the filename as it is**. I'll apply the patch and push it to the repository.
    In your email, please tell me the name of the repository.