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She glanced down at the date on her Bicentennial atch

The Mularkeys would be home tomorrow

CHAPTER SEVEN

The drive home from British Columbia seeon was broken, so warm air tumbled from the useless vents Everyone was hot and tired and dirty And still Mo the kids to sing along

Kate couldnt stand how la my shoulder?"

Her brother burped and started laughing The dog barked wildly

In the front seat, Dad leaned forward and turned on the radio John Denvers voice floated through the speakers with "Thank God Iie If they dont want to join infine "

Kate returned to her book The car bounced so e, but that didnt matter; not with as s

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"Katie Kathleen "

She looked up "Yeah?"

"Were ho book down and help us unload the car "

"Can I call Tully first?"

"No Youll unpack first "

Kate slapped her book shut For seven days shed been waiting tothe car was more important "Fine But Sean better help "