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    Suddenly Lily began to sob. “It’s all my fault! Remember when I dropped my song sheet in the Lighthouse Café and me and Fleur couldn’t find it the next day? Well, Lilac was at the next table – she could have stolen the song sheet then. And when their own song didn’t shape up, she must havedecided to use ours instead and then ask to sing before us!”
    â€œWhat a rotten thing to do!” exclaimed Daisy, but it was the only explanation that made any sense.
    As Lilac’s band took their bows on stage, Lily spread the word of what might have happened amongst their families. They were all appalled. They knew that the girls had been singing that number all along and had written it themselves.
    Soon it was time for the Beach Babes to take the stage. But instead of the whole band going up, Daisy walked on alone, bravely took the microphone and tried to explain what had happened.

    â€œWe will not be able to take part in thecontest because our song has been sung by Lilac and the Mermaids. We’re not sure how this happened, but a song sheet of
Chocolate Sundae Girls
went missing from the Lighthouse Café.”
    There was a gasp of confusion from the audience, other performers, the judges, presenters and crew. Then there was a hush. Johnny McDonald walked towards Daisy and took the microphone from her.

    â€œWell, folks, looks like there’s been a bit of confusion here. But, hey, that’s what rehearsals are for! I guess that’s it for tonight. Thank you, everybody. We need to try to get to the bottom of this.”
    As the Beach Babes were being comforted by their families, Lilac, Lulu and Fernwalked past. None of them even looked at Poppy and her friends. They couldn’t believe that after all their hard work and commitment they were out of the contest and it seemed like there was nothing they could do about it.
    Daisy’s mum, Delphi, couldn’t stand it – it was so unfair. She jumped up onto the stage and spoke into the microphone, managing to say her piece before she was escorted off by a burly bouncer.

    â€œYou haven’t heard the last of this. I don’t know what Lilac and the Mermaids are up to, but they won’t get away with it. I saw my daughter and her friends write that song and I will not rest until the truth comes out – and the truth
will
out, I am sure of it!”
    There was nothing more anyone could do or say to make a difference so they returned to The Pebbles feeling very frustrated, angry and disappointed at the way things had turned out. Poppy had never felt so low. It seemed there was no way out of this horribly unfair situation.
    Back at the house, they all settled down in the living room.
    â€œRight!” said Poppy’s dad. He hardly ever got angry, but now he was feeling furious. “Let’s discuss what options are open to us here. This is a very difficult situation.”
    â€œWhy don’t we confront Lilac and her band and get them to confess?” suggested Mum. “She must have a heart. I’ve always thought she was very sweet. Sometimes I think her dad puts too much pressure on her to be the best at everything. Maybe she just needs a bit of sympathy.”

    â€œHmmm, I think we should talk to people in the town and see whether they can shed any light on this,” said Rose’s dad.

    Granny Bumble thought this was way too complicated. “Why not just wait? The truth will come out all by itself. I’m sure Lilac’s father knows what’s going on. He can’t staysilent about this – he’s a respected member of the community. I saw him last night when our girls were performing their song on the balcony. He was out for a stroll on the beach with his dog. He even stopped to listen and gave a wave.”

    Daisy’s brother, Edward, nodded in agreement. “I saw him too!”

    â€œIs that so?” asked Grandpa. “Well, I think my old friend the