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On Thursday evening, after Connie and Dacque’s conversation with the spirit of Zianos in Cammi’s bedroom, they agreed that they would resume Dacque and Mary’s story time with Cammi on Saturday afternoon. Mary rang the doorbell while Dacque faithfully hid Cammi’s new storybook behind his back, even though after so many story-time afternoons a gift was no longer much of a surprise, its contents always excited her.
“Hello Mary. Hello Mr. LaRose,” Cammi greeted her visitors after she opened the door.
Dacque handed Cammi her gift in the foyer and she escorted their company into the living room where greetings were exchanged all around. “May I open it now, Mommy?” Cammi inquired.
“Of course, Dear,” Connie responded.
Cammi quickly removed the white wrapping paper and checked the cover. “P
