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As Ipulled intoDeMoss, planning topark illegally soIwouldn't have towalk far, Inoticed acloud ofgray smoke fillingthe air Ilooked totheleft and saw ablue, rather dilapidated van.

"Ya gottahate it," Imuttered under my breath Iwas turning togetmy presentation stufffrom my backseat when Irealized the gray stuffwas coming from my car Isaw thepotentialheadlines ofwhat would ShanaHuff •-;,, happen ifI stayed parked in DeMoss and my car exploded and setthe building ablaze,so Ipanicked and drove to a remote corner of PI This way, atleast if my car exploded, Iwould be parked so far away from anything nothing would catch on fire Besides, it certainly wouldn't hurt the parking lot.

I started across the rugged terrain of upper PI, lugging allmy materials with me — not a good idea. M y heels kept catching and finally brought me to my knees. Istood up quickly,keeping my head down so no one would recognize me ifthey had witnessed my collapse

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I gathered up my materials and stared in horror at my knees. My brand new Hanes Silk Reflections were in shreds,along with what remained of my skin.

I looked at my watch — only five minutes until class started,and my presentation was second Iran to the bookstore,got a new pair of nylons and changed them in the bathroom.

I made itto class just as my turn was up I struggled up to the front with my chart,trying tofix the huge tears in it(from the killer parking lot) asI went

I noticed a button undone on my dress and gracefully turned around to fastenit.

My presentation actually went okay,and Iwas on my way out before too long.

Ihiked back to my car, after calling Kenneth, my faithful towtruck driver He arrived about the same time Idid (broken-down cars draw him like magnets) and towed itaway to Harold, my trusty mechanic (I'vehad a lotof problems with my car.)

Iwent back to the phones to call my roommate

She'd better be there, cause 1 have to be atwork in 20 minutes and this day just can't get any worse.

Ring—ring—ring—click.

I heard my own voice

Hi, we'renot home right now, but if you'll leave your name and number, we'll be happy to get back to you as soon as possible.