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  • standing aside to let others get to the front of the bus. They were all in such a hurry. Mostly old men. Dad and I were going to some social function. I didn't know anyone there, had invited a friend who was late and rude about it. Her arms were like sticks. I watched her in the mirror.

  • She came running to tell me about her new friend. Long dark hair. There were green weeds I wanted to take pictures of. I brought her back to the picnic blanket under the tree, where her mother was waiting. Come on, I have something to show you. She was a great kid.

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