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Show soak up every bit of knowledge in the world. Kim stood at the doorway for a moment before Mrs. Parker realized she was there. "I-I'm sorry to bother you-" "Oh, Kim." Mrs. Parker looked up. "You're not bothering me," she said in her quiet, gently way. I was reading your report a few minutes ago. It was superb. I thought it was beautiful the way you used your talent to help Pilar. She's grown immensely since she's been here. " "Thank you," said Kim, relieved that Mrs. Parker had liked her paper. She wished Isabel and Maureen and all the other girls in the CITG class could hear what Mrs. Parker had said about the paper. But more important that Isabel or Maureen or any other girl, was Mrs. Parker's opinion. She had genuinely liked the report. Suddenly, it all seemed worth it just to see Mrs. Parker's warm smile of approval. For a moment, she stood savoring the compliment and basking in the favor Mrs. Parker had shown her. Finally, in a sober voice, Kim said, "I-I just came to say good-bye." "Are you leaving for the holidays today?" Mrs. Parker asked pleasantly. "I'm leaving tomorrow...for good." A troubled expression came over Mrs. Parker's face. "For good? I don't understand." "Well, you see, my mom thinks I should stay at home next semester." 147 |
