cnu-At my fortieth birthday party, my sister swung a baseball bat into…

the room like a stone.

Emma testified on the fourth day.

She walked to the stand with her shoulders straight, but I saw her fingers trembling. She swore to tell the truth. Her voice was soft at first.

Claire asked simple questions.

Whose bike was it?

Mine.

How did you get it?

I saved money, and my parents helped.

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