A more beautiful announcement I will never hear, so long as I live! The two girls broke away from the car, excusing themselves, and moved towards Debbie. They met her about 10 yards down the street from the car. I watched them as they talked, laughed, talked some more, and then laughed some more. What were they saying. Was Debbie telling them about me? could see them look my way every now and then.

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Suddenly I saw Debbie take them by the arms and move them over my way. My relief had been short lived. I resigned myself to my fate.

Debbie made the introduction. "Marilyn, I want you to know two sweet girl friends of mine, Joanne and Carolyn." I managed a smile but did not say anything.

Joanne added, "We almost met you a moment ago. But it is nice to have a formal introduction." I smiled again.

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It was Carolyn's turn. 'Debbie tells us that you're from out of the city and visiting Fairsdale. You must come and visit us while you're here. We'd just love to have you!"

I wanted to shout. "Leave me alone, but only managed another smile. My smiles were getting weak- er. I thought surely they must know who I really was. was my disguise really that good?....

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Debbie terminated the conversation. "I'm afraid Marilyn is too overcome by you girls. She really is a very shy girl."

Carolyn concluded, "Debbie, why don't you have Marilyn as a guest at our meeting tonight. I know the other girls will love her. Besides it will help to eliminate her shyness.

With that they bid us both good-bye.

"I hope we'll see you tonight, Marilyn, "J oanne called.

Debbie came around and got in the car. I had to know. "What did you tell them?" "Do they know?" "You didn't.

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