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"Well, there probably are relatives somewhere in Africa," I said Willia them would be nearly impossible"

Alexandra gave him a stern, sharp nod

"Finding who

"Relatives in Africa," Alexandra said

"Oh?" He s about that again?"

"Yes He's being ridiculous, I' voice and accent, but she seemed so much older than a twelve-year-old

"Wanting to find your relatives is not silly, Alexandra,"atmuch in common with them anymore, I'm afraid"

"They're probably good hunters," William insisted

"Yes,""I' beside me on the settee, "tell me about your school It's the one administered by Conor MacWaine, is it not?"

"Yes He's a friend of randmother's, who" I paused as Leanna appeared in the doorway

"Oh, please, continue," she said "I don't mean to interrupt"

"I was just saying Mr MacWaine is a friend ofh-school play"

"What play was that?" my father asked

"Our Town," I said

"And you were Emily Webb?"