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Submitted to Contest #11
The rain poured down in straight lines, so big and heavy that even the summer wind sought shelter under trees and tin rooftops. Of course I begged for the dog, and when my parents finally gave in I assumed all responsibilities for him. But it was raining out, and I was a kid, and the idea of responsibility didn’t really mean anything to me. I looked at my older sister, pleadingly. My parents we’re putting up the dishes, their backs to us. She sneered at me but sweetly said “I’m going to finish my homework”. I was still learning the art...
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