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"I'll be okay there," he replied. "Maybe it's all for the better."

Baily left me alone then with my own thoughts. I certainly had a lot to think about. The more I thought about it, the more I began to feel that I had misjudged Baily's Mother. I felt uneasy about the things I had thought of her. I really felt guilty.

I now understood her motives and her harsh attitude towards Baily. I went to the flower shop and arranged a large bouquet of flowers for her then went to the HOUSE OF BRIDES. I found his Mother sitting forlornly in her shop. The shop seemed so lifeless without Baily.

"For me?" she asked when I gave her the flowers. "We are both going to miss Baily. If there is anything I can do, please let me know."

Her face brightened and she kissed me gratefully. "I could use your help around here on weekends. I've got a uniform or two that will fit you. I ran from the shop at full speed!

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Baily's mother hired a rebellious boy to help her at the shop. When I asked her why she couldn't find a girl, she replied, "I can control boys better..."

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