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ntly watching them, no more little one clamoring for food from their plates; no more soft murmurings or that lukewarm laughter that made them fume; and no more laughter of a woman playing with her chi...s she reached for the small backpack on the child's back.This man, seemingly all-knowing and wise, quipped: "Was it your shabby company that got you worked up!"She was astonished, staring at him, unab...