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thought the whole thing was rather ridiculous now that all the cool trappings of the fashion show had fizzled away. Before long there were even some boos. Amélie’s face began to crumple. Her debut was proving to be a disaster and she was furious. She turned and sped back up the catwalk so fast that she nearly tripped in her high heels.

    â€œI quit from Ned Carew!” she cried, fleeing from the stage. “He’s a loser!”
    Poppy and Berry couldn’t wait to tell Tallulah all about the Extravaganza. They knew that Orlando had played a huge part in giving Ned Carew his comeuppance and they were secretly very proud of him.

Chapter Nine
    THE NEXT MORNING, Poppy and Saffron woke early. They were very excited about their planned tour of New York, which Tallulah was going to come on too. They met her, Bryony, Orlando and Berry for an early breakfast at the hotel, and as they ate, they told Tallulah all about Ned’s disastrous show.
    â€œWow! I almost wish I’d gone now,” she said. “I bet his face was a picture! I wonder who sabotaged his show – he’smade so many enemies over the years, it could be anyone.”
    â€œProbably someone who thinks Ned’s just a total idiot who deserves a taste of his own medicine,” said Orlando with a smile as he tucked into chocolate cereal with chocolate milk.

    â€œWe’ll have to get back here by tea time so we can start work on our show for Clara,” said Bryony, starting to fret about how little time they had to put their show together and wonderingwhether it was even possible.
    â€œWell, we’d better get going then,” said Saffron. “I can’t wait to see some more of this amazing city!”
    After a scrumptious breakfast of pancakes, maple syrup and scrambled eggs, the whole gang made their way to the pick-up point for their city tour. Poppy had a camera with her and took lots of photos of all the places she’d read about in her guide book – Wall Street with its banks, Broadway, where all the theatres were, and, of course, the magnificent Empire State Building. Poppy absolutely adored the carriage ride aroundCentral Park – it made her feel just like a princess. But her favourite bit of the whole tour was a special surprise organized by Tallulah.

    â€œYou’ve all been so sweet, I wanted to do something nice for you,” she explained, “so I asked my publicist to arrange for Macy’s, the best department store in town, to close down for an hour so we can have private shopping time.”
    Poppy and Berry thought they would burst with excitement.
    â€œWow!” exclaimed Bryony. “Thanks, that’s amazing! I’ve always wanted Macy’s all to myself!”
    When the party arrived at the world-famous store, they were treated like royalty. Poppy hardly knew where to start as she took in the perfumes, make-up and jewellery, clothes, shoes and accessories.

    â€œFollow me,” said Tallulah, “I know this shop better than my own apartment!”
    Poppy had the time of her life. She bought the twins a toy each with her dollars, which she kept in her sequinned purse. For Archie she chose a bright-green engine; for Angel, a teddy in a ballet tutu with a bow on her head. She bought some fancy perfume for Mum and a beautiful cashmere scarf for Dad. Then they all got together in the haberdashery department and picked up sewing things, some fabulous fabric and masses of gorgeous accessories for their show.
    Their trip to Macy’s seemed to fly by, and soon they were back with the tour guide. The next stop was the quay where they were to catch a ferry for a trip out to the Statue of Liberty.As they approached the statue, Poppy was transfixed.
    â€œIsn’t she magnificent?” said Berry.
    â€œYeah,” replied Poppy, “and she looks so strong and brave. I’m definitely going to make a Liberty dress for our show.”

    Poppy loved the tour of