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didn’t call you a liar,” Adam protested.
    â€œYou implied that I was one,” Jessie said.
    Jessie’s glass of milk finally arrived. But Jessiejust stared at it before speaking to the waitress. “Can I have an empty bowl?”
    The waitress wanted to know what for. Jessie pounded the table.
    â€œJust get me the bowl!” she shouted.
    The waitress went for the bowl.
    â€œYou shouldn’t shout in public,” Cindy said. “It’s rude.”
    â€œI can do whatever I want,” Jessie said, fiddling with the napkin as if she had never seen one before. Then she broke into a grin again. “The town has really changed since I was last here.”
    â€œHow has it changed?” Watch asked.
    Jessie was amazed. “Why, there are so many cars and buildings and roads. There are all kinds of new things.”
    â€œHow long ago did you live here?” Watch asked.
    â€œIt was a long time ago,” Jessie said with a wicked smile.
    â€œHow long ago exactly?” Watch persisted.
    Jessie was annoyed. “I don’t have to answer your questions. I don’t have to answer to anyone.”
    â€œWhat about your parents?” Cindy asked. “You have to do what they say.”
    Jessie shook her head.” They’re dead.”
    â€œThat’s too bad,” Adam said sympathetically.
    Jessie didn’t seem to care. “They died a long time ago.”

6
    J essie’s cat was waiting for them outside. It was brown, and except for its large size, it didn’t really resemble the cat Sally had found the previous day. Also this cat had brown eyes, which made it seem more human than scary.
    Yet Jessie didn’t seem to like her cat. One of the first things she did as they started down the block was kick it when it accidentally stepped in front of her.
    â€œHey!” Cindy shouted. “That wasn’t very nice.”
    Jessie seemed surprised. “I didn’t think you liked cats.”
    â€œWhether I like them or not is beside the point,” Cindy said. “I don’t go around kicking them.”
    Jessie was annoyed. “Yeah, but you don’t mind pushing them to the floor or making them wait outside.”
    â€œDid Sally tell you all this?” Adam asked, puzzled. It sounded as if Sally had told this perfect stranger every single detail of what had happened the previous day.
    â€œOf course,” Jessie snapped. “Listen, you guys, I want to know, what are we going to do for fun today?”
    â€œWe’re going to the library,” Watch said. “There we’re going to study quantum physics and organic chemistry.”
    Jessie frowned. “That’s boring.”
    â€œNothing fascinates us more than intellectual pursuits,” Watch said.
    â€œParticularly after we’ve had milk and doughnuts,” Cindy added.
    Jessie was obviously bewildered. “Well, I’m going to have to hook up with you guys later.” She turned away. “Come on, Sassy, let me find you a raw fish to munch on. I’ll see you later, Adam.”
    The cat didn’t move, which annoyed Jessie even more.
    â€œCome on,” Jessie said, getting ready to boot the cat. “Or you’ll get another stiff kick.”
    Adam stepped in front of the cat. “You’re not going to hurt this animal.”
    Jessie was frustrated. “Why do you like this cat and not Sally’s cat?”
    â€œThis one isn’t creepy,” Cindy answered.
    â€œWho are you calling creepy?” Jessie snapped.
    Watch spoke very softly. “Sally’s cat, not you.”
    Jessie turned away. “You guys are not nearly as much fun as I thought you would be,” she said and took off, leaving her cat behind.
    When Jessie was gone, Watch scratched his head and sighed.
    â€œThere is something very strange about that girl,” he said.
    â€œSally must trust her,” Cindy said. “She told Jessie everything