“See you soon, then?” he said. “Oh, you’ll be seeing me sooner than you think!” I said, smiling at him. “What do you mean?” He looked puzzled, and mildly amused. “It’s a surprise!” I said, gesturing with my hands and shrugging extravagantly. I’d never seen a magician perform onstage, but that was the look I was trying for. Raymond burst out laughing. “I’ll look forward to it,”
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