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( and of course , jo sees right through her — between her wiry frame and her nervous attitude , she recognizes the distress the other is hiding. )
…. can i ask how old you are ?
( tone softening significantly , leaning forward with concerned
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…convincing but in reality she had little money.]
“I appreciate the gesture though, I’m not really used to people giving me out food that they pay for.”