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Submitted to Contest #34
My younger sister, Mildred and I heard the thunder rumble against the house and shuddered. We were bored, but neither of us dared to go outside in this weather. Lightning flashed every few minutes and thunder followed every few seconds. After finishing our chores, playing with our dolls, and dressing up the cat, we decided we needed something else to do. The storm was directly above our house now and we heard a loud crack come from the attic. Mother had gone shopping in town with Widow Chesher, our governess had been held in the opposite dir...
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