Part 52 (1/2)

much that makes up at the ski resort?”

”And it's still falling,” reminded Audrey.

”I bet those lifts will be opening up by next weekend.”

Maggie glanced over at Spencer with a smile.

But suddenly he grew sad, and at the same instant she

remembered his foot hidden beneath the table, still in its

cast. ”Doesn't that thing come off in a couple weeks?” she

asked hopefully.

”Yeah, the doc said maybe by mid-December; if I'm

lucky.” He looked glum. ”I almost wish the snow hadn't

come yet.”

”Oh, Spence,” said Audrey, ”I know how frustrated you

must be, but try to be happy for the rest of the town.”

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”It's just that I've been waiting forever for snow, and now

this stupid cast will make the next two weeks feel like two

years!”

”Well, after seeing your midterm grades, I think you

might be smart to use this time to catch up on some of your

homework.”

Spencer made a face at his mother; and then returned to

slurping his soup.

”I think we got sidetracked, Mom,” said Maggie. ”Now

what were you saying about Steve Harris' parents? Do you

plan to use that building for the library? And which one is it