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1 " Janine bit her lip. She was still holding Mimi’s hand, patting it gently. “I don’t think we’re supposed to move her,” she said, “but we should keep her warm. Let’s cover her with her bathrobe and try to put her slippers on. Then I’ll stay in here, and you go wait outside so you can show the paramedics where to come.” “Okay,” I replied. I got Mimi’s robe and fuzzy slippers out of her closet. Janine put the slippers on while I covered Mimi. Then I ran outside and stood impatiently on our front stoop. "
― Ann M. Martin , Claudia and Mean Janine (The Baby-Sitters Club, #7)
2 " Can we visit her tonight?” I asked. “May we?” Janine, Mom, and Dad all corrected me at once. "
3 " Sure. Waffles are fine. How come you didn’t ask me what I wanted?” “I’m asking you now.” “They’re fine,” Janine said again. Sighing, she turned back to the computer. I stuck my tongue out at her and ran downstairs. “Waffles are fine!” I told Mimi. "
4 " trust you are prepared for it, both financially and phy—” “We’re all set,” I said, cutting Janine off. "
5 " Janine took a large bite of waffle. “The usual,” she replied. “School.” “You are enjoying your computer studies?” “Oh, immensely,” said Janine. “Programming is so logical. And once you master the basics, it can be … um …” “Boring?” I suggested. “Thrilling.” Janine gave me a dirty look. "
6 " However, I knew Mimi would want me to play, so I agreed to. "
7 " Oh, easy,” said Janine. “It was George Herman. That’s it. I won!” “Cheater!” I cried. “You looked! You must have looked!” “I did not,” Janine retorted. “I just knew it.” “Nerd!” Janine slammed the board shut and walked off in a huff. "
8 " Mimi … Oh, you just take Janine’s side because she’s smarter than I am. Mom and Dad love her more because she’s smarter, and I bet you do, too! "
9 " Jenny didn’t know how to share. She wouldn’t cooperate with the other children. She said she wanted to play by herself, but when the other kids left her alone, she complained bitterly. “Nobody likes me,” she wailed. She was sitting at a picnic table making a get-well card. She lowered her head onto her arm, the picture of despair. "
10 " Janine sat down and began playing pat-a-cake with Lucy. “It was very exciting,” she replied. “Physics and astronomy are a fascinating combination of science—” “Janine!” I exclaimed, irritated. “What?” She let go of Lucy’s hands. “I don’t believe you!” I exploded. “What?” Janine said again. She stood up. I stood, too, and we faced each other. Jamie looked on with interest. “You didn’t even ask about Mimi,” I accused her. “Or about Mom. "
11 " Janine shook her head. Then she stomped into the house. “Mean Janine,” I muttered. “Come on, Jamie. Let’s go.” Janine had spoiled my whole afternoon. "
12 " And what did my mother think the Babysitters Club was, I wondered. A game? "
13 " shook my head. Then, tears welling up in my eyes, I fled down the hall to the lounge and sat in front of the soda machines until it was time to go home. "
14 " baby sister, "
15 " Sea City, here we come! "
16 " Mom is the head librarian at the local public library. This has been a big boon to Janine, who needs books the way most people need food and water. "
17 " immensely, "
