The present...Raffy grinned, leaning against the counter as he watched and listened to the group of elementary-schoolers arguing over which book was better.One of the four children, a young boy, asked one of the girls, "How did you know that book is better than this one when you haven't even read it yet?""Because my brother said so!" the girl responded with conviction, as if her answer were enough to settle the matter."And you just believe him? What if he's lying?""My brother does not lie! He hates lying!"The other boy piped up, "Everyone lies, Evie. I'm sure his telling you he didn't lie was already a lie.""That's not true! Take that back, you meanie!" The girl screamed, her eyes welling up with tears."Stop ganging on her, you two!" The second girl said, taking her friend's hand and holding it tight to console her.But the boys continued to press their point, and the girls retorted. Soon, Raffy's little bookshop was filled with the sound of debate, attracting the attention of
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