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"It's full of basic information," she said, "so you won't look stupid when you meet Madame Malisorf the day after tomorrow"

"Oh, she's far too excited to read and retain all that, Celine," Sanford said quietly I couldn't help but think that if he just spoke ht just listen to him

"Nonsense I'o up to her rooet into her bed, and read" She turned tofor my

agreement

I looked at Sanford, at the book, and then at Celine

"Yes," I said "I am tired"

"Of course It's not every day that you get to start your life over again," Celine said She reached up for my hand and held it "We're so alike, you and I, it's as if you really were hter"

I saw tears in her eyes They put tears intoreal love, real joy

"Get a good night's rest," she said "Welcome to your new home"

She pulled me down to her and kissed me on the cheek It was the first time in my life someone anted to be any mother had kissed me I sed back my tears of happiness and headed out the door Sanford stopped me and kissed me on the cheek, too

"Good night, Janet Just call ," he said

I thanked him and hurried up the stairith the ballet book in my hands

Then I went intoaround in wonderment

I had a home

I was someone's child