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Show Always close I would be. Except I'm afraid. Have you seen The pitiful Small green That grows In shade? "Of course, it doesn't have to be that way with you. You're very bright and resourceful, and I'm sure you'll find a way to keep growing," said Mrs. Parker. "Maybe," said Kim. But when she thought of the tiny high school with half its teachers never having graduated fro college, she was doubtful. How could a town of 1800 people-where its major source of enrichment was a tacky movie theatre-compare to Miss Putnam's? "Will you play basketball in Idaho?" "Probably not. There's no girl's team at the junior high, so I doubt you'll be reading much about my basketball career in the papers." "I hope that won't stop you from trying. You know, it's surprising how many students of mine give up when they realize they won't make the headlines." 150 |