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Four Hundred Forty Eight

Everyone is excited. They scurry out of the classroom, but Cecily stays behind.

"Mrs. Hutchinson"?

"I really hope you will consider submitting", I smile.

"Maybe"...

''How are you feeling"?

"I'm okay".

"I don't want to make you late for your bus".

"I'm not in a hurry today. Can I talk to you"?

'Sure...