Aunt Sarah's Porch: A Short Story

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Sally and Mrs.Chipley raced to the covering of Aunt Sarah’s porch. Sally told Mrs.Chipley,”I am not walking in there,” “Well it’s too late now,” Mrs.Chipley said,”We’re already on her porch,and she is ready for you,and,I’m ringing the bell.” she said it playfully but Sally didn’t hear her cause she was too dejected.
“Come in, come in, welcome!” Aunt Sarah looked so delighted that it almost made Sally joyful, almost. The next day Aunt Sarah told Sally that her parents’ trip was extended for another five months.
In shock Sally immediately shouted,”What, how could they!”
“At least now you get to stay with me,” Aunt Sarah said, trying to make Sally feel better, but failing.
“ I don’t want to stay with you.” Sally said with a sense of anger,

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