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you what to think. It’s my job to make you think about why

you think what you think. Now off you go.”
Patsy sighed on her way out. She couldn’t wait for

math class.

That night, for the first time ever, Patsy joined Dad on

the living room couch to watch the evening news on TV.
The occupation of Wounded Knee was the first story. The

reporter said the protesters were holding eleven people

hostage, and shots had been fired from both sides.

“Do you think Grandma and Aunt Marilyn and Hank
are okay?” Patsy asked Dad.

“I think Marilyn would find a way to get in touch if they

were in any trouble.” Dad squeezed Patsy’s hand. “The

women in the Antoine family are smart—and resourceful.”

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