chapter 1, Part one Hope dashed across the garden, excited for no reason other than to be outside on this beautiful day. The rain fell from the sky, the mud squished beneath her toes as she ran barefoot down the street. Hope's description of beautiful differed greatly from others. Why, nobody knew. Hope picked a bright magenta flower and put it in her hair. She opened the door to a shop and walked happily inside. "Good morning, Mr. Clemintine! Any new sweets today?" Hope asked excitedly. "Well, the mailman just left. I got a new package of lemon drops and vanilla chews," chuckled Mr. Clemintine. "how much for 5 of each?" Hope asked. "3 hemmings*," Mr. Clemintine stated. Hope placed three shiny, dark brown coins on the counter. "I got five hemmings this morning, to spend on whatever I want!" Hope exclaimed. Mr. Clemintine put a bag with ten small candies on the counter and said, "Thank you Hope, come back anytime!" Hop...
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