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frightening experience," she began.
"Who isn't?"
"If you can call the doctor for additional kits, will you do so now? I would like to see one in every room in the house."
Hannah tilted her head, smiling kindly. "You have it bad for him, don't you?"
Abby felt heat spread from the base of her neck up her face.
Hannah did not wait for an answer. Putting her wet hand atop Abby's on the counter, she said, "I hope he appreciates you, dear, but our Mike is not an easy person. He's had a lot of heartachesome brought on himself, I admit. But he deserves caring. And love. Sure, I'll call the doctor today and get a bunch more of those kits. You can even carry one in your purse to keep handy."
Abby felt as though a yoke had been lifted from her neck. Not attempting to hide her relief, for Hannah would misunderstand its source, she said, "That's a wonderful idea! Oh, Hannah, thank you."

The drugstore was like no apothecary shop Abby had ever seen. It was nearly as huge as the supermarkets where she'd gone with Hannah to shop for food. It, too, contained food, although not perishable items. And there was so much more!
While Hannah shopped, Abby walked up and down the aisles. Though she had seen such items in the market, she was particularly enthralled by

 
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