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Weekly Contest #119
"Listen," Abigail Bowen clamped a hand over her brother's mouth. "Do you hear that?" John Bowen, three years her junior, concentrated, listening for the sound. "I don't hear it," John relented. "Sorry, Abby." He didn't need Abby to explain what sound to listen for. At this time every night, they expected it. The children sat in silence awaiting the arrival of their neighbor. "Old Man Thomas is never late," Abby said, keeping her voice hushed. The time on her watch was nearing 7:45 p.m., closer to the magic moment when Mr. Thomas appeared. Jo...
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