9 1 A Box of Chocolates “Charlo-o-o?! The postman is here with a package for you!” “Yippee! What fun! A package just for me!” Charlotte didn't need to be asked twice: she took the stairs two by two, rushing to get to the front door. Her heart felt as though it skipped a beat. “A package!” she thought. “How exciting!” Charlotte’s mom handed her a round box wrapped in a pretty gold paper. On the outside were Christmas postage stamps. “Hmm,” thought Charlotte, looking at the address. “I've seen that handwriting before. This is a present from Uncle Max!” Charlotte notices how her body is reacting.
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