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Breath, Eyes, Memory Book 1, Chapter 4

Book 1, Chapter 4

In the week before Sophie's departure, Atie makes herself scarce. Sophie doesn't see her all day long. She spends her time cleaning up the yard to surprise her auntie.
Atie tells her that she's working overtime to be able to give her extra gifts when she leaves.
Sophie sees a note written by Monsieur Augustin to Atie that says "I love you very much," but Atie can't read it.
She gives Sophie a yellow dress with daffodils embroidered on the collar to wear on her trip to New York. Atie makes Sophie promise to be strong (i.e. not to cry).
On the morning of the departure, Atie reassures Sophie that her mother really is a nice person. Sophie reads the Mother's Day card to Atie anyway—even though she insists it isn't hers.
Before they leave, Chabin (the lottery man), pops in to tell Atie she has won a small amount of money in the lottery. Atie claims that playing Martine's birthday brought her luck.
The taxi arrives to take them to the airport. There's no one else there to say goodbye.

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