Surface Rights
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“And that’s the only way I can stay? If I learn to swim?”
Verna nodded. “The only way.”
Romy sighed. “Okay,” she said reluctantly. “If that’s the only way … it’s a deal. I’ll learn to swim.”
“Good,” said Verna. “That’s good.”
“Will you call me ‘my little Roo’?”
“No,” said Verna. “Well, maybe sometimes.” Then, “It’s not going to be easy, Romy. You know that, don’t you?”
Romy nodded. “I know. It never is. Easy, that is. If there’s one thing I know, that’s it.”
“Okay,” said Verna. “As long as you know.”
Romy stood. “Can we go inside, Auntie Verna? All of a sudden I’m feeling kind of hungry.”
“Yes, my little Roo,” replied Verna, rousing herself.
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