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relief and disappointment that she watched him trip and fall on the disgraced

mannequin.

On the floor, Rudy laughed.

Then he closed his eyes, clenching them hard.

Liesel rushed over.

She crouched above him.

Kiss him, Liesel, kiss him.

Are you all right, Rudy? Rudy?

I miss him, said the boy, sideways, across the floor.

Frohe Weihnachten, Liesel replied. She helped him up, straightening the suit.
Merry Christmas.