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Happy with my purchases, I head to the front withthat coat,” Jeanette says, ringing up my new-to-et one half off So, two of the sweaters are fifty percent off,” she adds with a smile

“Can’t beat that deal,” I reply, digging out a few more bills

“It’s et it half off, since you’re getting the coat,” she adds, folding the sweaters and setting them aside

I glance around, wondering if there’s anything else I should purchase When rin spreads across my lips “I’ll take the lantern,” I tell her

“Excellent choice,” she replies, grabbing the lantern and some newspaper

We chitchat about the predicted cold front co holiday, while Jeanette wraps up the lantern to protect it When she gives me my total, which is considerably less than I expected to pay, I hand her sooodies from the counter

“It was a pleasure seeing you again, Hollis Stop by anytime I run different deals all the ti for anything in particular, come here first,” Jeanette boasts with a wave

“I will, thanks,” I tell her as I head to the door

Outside, the mid-November air is brisk and dry, so I speed-walk to my car and fire it up as soon as I’ and slip it on, instantly appreciating the war where my next stop will be I still have a little uess I’ll head out toward the supercenter to see what they have in stock

Just before I go to pull fro it fronize “Hello?”

“Hey, is this Hollis?”

“This is,” I reply, already recognizing the voice on the other end

“It’s Gabby,” she says

“Hi, how are you?”