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that just for you only two days ago. Kari priced
them and found the best deal."
"It's very updated," Kari said. "I have you
connected to the Internet also, so you can get your
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research done right in your room when you start
school in a few weeks."
"Thank you," I said, overwhelmed. No one had
ever bought me anything expensive. For a mo
ment, it took my breath away, and I just ran the
tips of my fingers over the keys to check that it was
real.
"Now, don't you get like some of those other
children we hear about," Thelma warned, "and
spend all your time alone staring at the computer
screen. We want to be a family and spend tune
together at dinner and watching television."
"Me, too," I said, nodding. I was really too
excited to listen to anythingshe said. "Thank
you."
"It's our pleasure," Karl said.
"I'll help you unpack your clothes, and we^l see
what new things you'll need right away. We'll
make a list, and Karl will tell us where it's best to
go, right, Kari?" i
"Absolutely," he said.
"Oh, dear. Oh, dear, no!" Thelma said, sud
denly putting her hand to her heart.
Mine skipped a beat Had I done something
wrong already?
"What's the matter?" Karl asked her;
"Look at the time," she said, nodding at the
small clock on my computer desk. "It's a little
past three. I'm missing Hearts and Flowers, and
today Ariel learns if Todd is the father of her
child. Do you watch that one?" she asked me. I
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looked at Karl for help. I had no idea what she
was talking about.
"She means her soap opera. How can she follow
that one, Thelma? She would probably be coming
home from school or still be in school when that
one is on."
"Oh, I forgot that. Well, you know what I do
when I have to miss a show. I videotape it. Only,
with all the excitement, I forgot to set up the
videotape machine. Do you mind waiting a little,
dear? I'll help you unpack as soon as the show's
over."
^That's all right," I said, putting my first suitcase