today?’ But I guess not because nobody came and so I went away.” I could just visualize Dibs walking up the steps of the church and knocking timidly on that massive carved door. Suddenly he jumped up. “Come see my yard,” he cried. “It’s a very, very big yard and it’s got lots and lots of plants and shrubs in it. Guess how many?” “Oh,” I said. “Twenty-seven different kinds?” “Yes,” Dibs shouted. “But how did you know? I counted them for over two weeks before I knew. Have you ever been in my yard?” “No. I have not been in your yard,” I replied. “Then how did you know? How did you know? You tell
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