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The demonstration terrified Laura. She paid less, but the transportation costs ate up the savings. Unexpectedly Iris chuckled. But this wasn't like with Lance.

Already dressed for the day, she hurried out in the blessedly freshmorning air that later would become humid. They were fiercelyproud of being Americans. I'm going back to sleep. But shewas annoyed that he had not realized she would be calling soon afterher arrival.