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And while these two go about their daily motions, Selice asks Veli what it's all about. Oh, he says, you know, it's just like everyone is guessing, rich cousins (second cousins, actually), that offered to take Reese in when they heard mom got the Starfall. Wow, that's so kind of them, Selice says, taking his word without question.

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