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He must have been pleased with his composition, as he repeated and repeated and repeated it. Paul joined in the song. Then the children at neighboring tables joined too, until the song rose into a dining hall chorus.

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Ben did not respond, but sat staring lizard-eyed at the shattered remains of his glorious musical instrument.