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Show Fair Forever 174 'Maybe he will. Cornelius and I drifted for awhile and enjoyed the view of the lighthouse. I sang the French lullaby to keep from cyring.' She turned and looked again at the lighthouse as if she were gazing at it for the very last time. 'You won't believe what happened, Bradley. Cornelius cocked his head like a little puppy, listening as I sang. And suddenly, it was like I could hear someone singing along-word for word in perfect French.' 'Cornelhts?' Amanda didn't answer. Instead, she started singing the lullaby right there on the catwalk. I listened. I said, 'Maybe he is a French turtle.' Amanda agreed. 7 told him the very same thing. And I learned a new verse, one that helped me understand. The song is all about mothers taking care of babies. It's sweet.' That's when the telephone rang downstairs, interrupting. I panicked, but it was too late. Amanda never moved. Mom answered. I heard her speaking, asking questions. 'Do you have to leave today?' I asked. Amanda said, 'I'm not brave enough to wait. A minute later I could hear Mom coming up the stairs 7 see you 're packed,' she. said, but she was anxious, worried. Amanda tried to smile. Mom said, 'That was the hospital calling. They want us to stay by the phone.' Amanda clutched her arms to her chest. 'They have a heart for Bradley?' |