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“Suddenly, an idea swooshed into his marsupial brain like a small propeller plane buzzing a crowd. ‘Why didn’t I think of that?”
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“His mother always told him he would “be a real somebody, be important someday.” And now that she was gone, he wanted to prove her right all the more.”
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“The smell of green grass was rich and comforting. He felt better already. This is splendid. We can all go for a garbage buffet tonight.”
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“My tail is prehensile, but I certainly don’t tie it in knots,” Oswald said proudly.”
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“You’re as surprised as I am. But I guess it’s true, the only guarantee in this world is change”
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“Perfect. A woman in heels and a suit hurrying to her car dropped three fat French fries, still warm.”
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“I know what it’s like to be stuck someplace new.”
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“It takes a well-adjusted animal to know when to ask for help”
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“I appreciate that, Joey. It’s just that I’ve come to enjoy being more of an animal. At least a bit”
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“Joey, you’re a terrific human, my favorite, as a matter of fact. You mustn’t forget that. Ever. Will you give me your word?”
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“Taught us all a lesson about the kindness of strangers, eh?” Tiny said.”
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“The light inside houses was always so golden yellow. Oswald wondered if humans saved up sunshine and piped it through their lamps.”
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“There’s no need for hyperbole.’ Oswald paused to see if Melvin understood this big word. Oswald was going to be famous, and fame, he knew, came with responsibilities, like setting a good example for others, being a role model.”
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“How lovely. He’d forgotten how magical the Edwardses’ garden was, an oasis of green paths, flowering bushes, and jasmine-covered archways.”
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“Man, oh, man. He is one high-maintenance marsupial.”
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“Enough, gentlemen, enough! Show a New World marsupial a little respect”
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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”
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“Thank you. The air across my wings again is heaven.”
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“I didn’t lose him. He’s not a set of keys, or an acorn”
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“And he always felt better with an aim and a purpose.”
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