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The next morning Loi, Connor and I knocked on Sophie’s door.

“Baa baa Lark sheep,” she said when she opened the door and saw us. “What do you guys want?”

Loi held out her hand. “I wanted to say I’m doubly sorry to you. I didn’t think the blue smudges might look like blueberry juice. I almost got you in trouble for something I did.”

Sophie shrugged and took Loi’s hand. “Thanks, I guess.”

“I wonder if you might practice with me? Maybe I’ll remember the lines better with your help?” Loi asked.

“Of course you will,” said Sophie. “I’m a great actor and an excellent teacher.” She looked at Connor and me. “Why are you two here?”

“Connor and I are going to the library this afternoon. Would you like to come with us?”

“Why would I go to the library?”

“Because you said you and your babushka had run out of things to make with blueberries. If we go to the library, I bet we can find a book with all sorts of things you can do with blueberries.”

“Hmm.” She thought for a minute. “Okay, Lark sheep. That’s a great idea. I’ll come to your house later and we can go to the library.”

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I grinned. This really was the bestest day ever!