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The Drafter

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Oh, yes, her mother said, brightening. Did you know my daughter is studying to be a dancer at the Met?
Is that so? Peris chin trembled, but she smiled as she ran a lock of hair around her finger, trying to get it to stay. Thats wonderful. I always wanted to be a dancer.
Shes very good. Very graceful. Her mother smiled, pride lighting her face. So much more graceful than I am. And shell do it. That girl has more grit than anyone I know. I dont know where she gets it.
I got it from you, Peri thought, blinking fast.
Im so proud of her, her mother said wistfully. I wish I could have told her.
Im sure she knows, Peri said, finding peace in the moment because that was all she had, all any of them had. Im sure she knows.