Back on the sidewalk, Charlotte walked straight into Elliot, who was just stepping out from his guitar lesson. “What are you doing here, Charlo?” he asked in surprise. “I’m keeping Auntie Ivy company,” Charlotte replied, reaching into the cart. “Here,” she said, offering Elliot a little jar of jam. “That's for you!” “Oh, uh, that's... that's cool!” Elliot beamed. “Thank you!” Charlotte and Ivy continued their little tour of the neighborhood until, little by little, the shopping cart was nearly empty. The two friends offered their last gifts to a mother and her three children. The woman looked quite tired after a hard day, but then the same miracle happened again: a chilly winter face lit up with a sunny smile.
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