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When I opened it. I was shocked to see how

little he did have.

"You're not taking care of yourself. Uncle

Palaver. Lucky I've arrived," I said, and he finally

smiled.

I had to clean the coffee pot and wash some

dishes first. While I did so, he returned to the

bedroom. I heard him talking and thought Destiny was

awake now. Perhaps he would finally introduce me to

her. He came out and didn't mention her. however. We sat at the small table and ate. I just had a

scoop of his tuna and black coffee. He spoke about

some of his shows, and I asked him questions about

the tricks he performed. Once again, as always, he

reminded me that a true -magician never reveals his

secrets.

"How did you get the doll to move its head and

open its mouth like that?"

"It's never easy." he replied. "Sometimes, she

&n

bsp; refuses to cooperate."

I laughed, but he didn't crack a smile. "What about your car?" he asked me. "Where is

it?"

"In the parking lot," I told him.

"Okay. Drive it around. I have a hitch on the

back of the motor home, so we can attach it easily

enough,'"

"Thank you. Uncle Palaver. I'm so happy to be

with you," I added.

"I'm sorry for all your troubles. April. Your

mother would want me to do all I can. We've got to


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