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Оглавление“No dragons at the table,” said
Ms. Patrick. She glanced at the clock.
“You’ve got just enough time to shower
before the corn bread is ready.”
“Can’t we just wash our faces?”
asked Riley.
“You heard your mother,” said Mr.
Patrick. “No dragons at dinner.”
The twins raced upstairs and soon
the sound of running water could be
heard overhead. A few minutes later,
they charged into the kitchen, their
cheeks rosy pink instead of acid green
under their spiky hair.
“Now can we eat?” asked Riley.
“We’re all clean!”
“No you’re not,” said Brooklyn,
while her friends stifled their laughter.
“But we showered and every-
thing!” said Frankie. “Honest!”
“Nice try,” said Ms. Patrick, rais-
ing an eyebrow. “But you’d better go
upstairs and try again, dragons!”
How did Ms. Patrick know the
twins hadn’t taken showers?
