Uncle Alfonso smiled. “You put your heart into them. That’s what matters. Every illumination takes a piece of the painter’s heart, and that is why the magic works.” Rosa scowled. “Doesn’t that mean I’ll run out of heart if I draw too many?” ”Fortunately,” said Uncle Alfonso, “you are still quite young. Your heart is growing so fast that you cannot possibly run out. In fact, it is probably wise if you draw as much as possible to keep it from exploding.” She stuck her tongue out at him. “My heart isn’t going to explode!” ”Probably not,” said Uncle Alfonso, “but there is no sense in taking
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