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“Mary, are you awake? Can I come in?” a deep voice called out.

She turned around. It was Maximus’s voice. She regretted still being in her pajamas and walked over to answer the door.

“Hi, Maximus!” she said as she opened the door.

“Hello! I have this for you. My grandmother said it’s your birthday!”

“Thank you!” she replied, her eyes widening and a huge smile spreading across her face. “Yes, today’s my 18th birthday. My grandfather sent me a letter.”

“Do you want to go out for a walk?”

“Of course! You’d really take me?”

“I don’t have much choice!”

get changed. I won’t take long, and we can

help put the flowers in water. She dressed as best as she could and rushed out. There was no time to waste. She had been at

“Maximus, I’m ready!”

let’s go, then!”

watched the scene and thought it was wonderful that Mr. Maximus was starting to get along well with

car like that–maybe in movies, but that was it. She was really excited. At first, she

several places, but they all seemed a bit too extravagant for Mary. She was a young girl, and she probably just wanted to enjoy the fresh air

anything better planned.

being with you today is enough for me,” Mary said without thinking,

responded, realizing what she

differently, but you’ve made my day brighter.”

I’ve only taken you for a walk.”

and run away to explore the country. We’d visit towns, eat street

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