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Berstein
This excerpt describes the writer's significant experience of
After the game, we had an ice cream party in the dining
hall to celebrate our victory. I sprinkled my last spoonful of
chocolate sprinkles and walked toward a table.
o overcoming her extreme shyness
Obecoming friends with Margaret
O learning to eat without making a mess
O learning to behave like a teenager.
"Hey Jamie," a voice called, "come sit here."
I swore it sounded like Margaret. It turned out it was
Margaret, and she wanted me to sit next to her
"Ok... thanks," I said and took a seat, probably with a
confused look on my face. "I love the way you arrange your
toppings, in perfect order from ice cream to fudge and
chocolate sprinkles. You're a great sundae builder," said
Margaret "Look at mine. I can't even keep it together."
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