On the back of the program was an illustration of a hummingbird, similar to the one that had adorned the invitation to Robin’s sixtieth birthday party, only this one was clad in a suit of armor; inside the pamphlet, opposite the list of speakers, was an inspirational quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden
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