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I am walking.

I come to the doorway

of the apartment,
three boys

appear to be waiting for me.
Hello,

I say in my best English words.

I did not know he could talk?
A kid with dark brown hair says.

I can,
I say.

I learned English in my camp.

The three boys smile

a little grin
at me,

like Lual would after we did mischief at the camp.

Is it a joke?
I smile as well to not be rude.

Where are you from?

Another kid says.
I am from a place with many cows and tents,

I say.

I watch the three kids walk away from me,

they talk,
but I cannot hear what they are saying.

After a bit they walk back to me.

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