“They speak applish. Look, if I shake it a bit, it might say something. Shall I try?” She pushed her glass away. “It can’t speak,” she said. “You’re teasing me.” “No, I’m not. It’s very unusual. That’s probably why you’ve never heard of it.” I gave a start. “There! Did you hear it?” She stared at the apple, shaking her head. I lifted the apple to my ear and made big eyes. “It said something,” I said. “No, it didn’t.” She laughed. “It did not.” “Yes, it did. Here, you listen.” I held up the apple and she leaned over and put her ear to it. “Can you hear anything?” I said. She shook her head.
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