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Karen's Good-bye
by Ann M. Martin

Karen's friend Amanda is moving away.

"Well, I guess I better go now," said Amanda.

"I guess," I said. Amanda and I gave each other a hug. (Hannie took a few little steps back. Saying good-bye to Amanda was one thing. Hugging her was another.)

Amanda started walking backwards to the car.

"So we're really going to write, right? And will you call me sometimes, too?" said Amanda.

"Okay. And you call me," I said.

She was still walking backwards.

"Give Priscilla a pat for me," I said.

"I will," said Amanda. "Good-bye!"

"Good-bye, Amanda!" I said.

Karen's Good-bye
Published by Scholastic Inc. 1996
ISBN: 0590436414