The Puppy Had a Note Tied to Her Paw-and Someone Promised to Call at Noon

would. You did not forget her.”

“But she got cold.”

“Yes.”

The truth hurt, but I would not lie to her.

“The box was moved by someone who didn’t know she was inside. Then the wind knocked it over. You couldn’t have known that would happen.”

“I should’ve made noise.”

“You were trying not to be found.”

Lucy looked at her mother, then back at Sophie.

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