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70: Community life
as the weeks went on, Conor found himself drawn once more to the community center. Since Cara had left on her trip, he felt the urge to visit more often. When he arrived, several of the kids rushed out to greet him.
Little Hannah piped up, “Did you bring us anything, Mr. Conor?”
Conor couldn’t help but chuckle, “Not this time, but perhaps you will let me play with you some. How does that sound?”
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