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Show Fair Forever , 2 8 / smiled, remembering. That's exactly what my dad said when he gave me the shirt. - 'Do you live on the coast?' she asked. . • We do,' I answered, 'a little town you 've never heard of.' 7 know a lot of towns on the coast!' Amanda boasted. 'My mom and I go to the coast a lot. . .] whenever she has time.' 'Shepherd's Bay,' I said. No kidding?' she cried. 7 love your town. . . We love your town. Mom and I dream about buying a cottage there.' Amanda kneeled down so she could be on my level. 7 understand that sea turtles sometimes nest near there. Have you ever seen one? A live one, I mean, swimming free in the sea?' I shook my head. , 'Maybe you will soon.' She placed her hand on top of mine. 'Are you okay now?' , 'Yeah,' I answered.. Now that I have my pants on.' Amanda rose to leave, but Mom walked in. I could tell she had been crying. Grabbing my new friend by the arm, I introduced her to my mom. .'Amanda and her mom are, thinking about buying a cottage in Shepherd's Bay,' I explained. Mom surveyed the girl. She saw her tender eyes, her gentle smile; and seeing her, Mom's forehead softened. 'Shepherd's Bay is a perfect place for a cottage,' she said , softly, thoughtfully. .'Bradley and 1moved there last summer. We love'it.' |