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staircase. This wasn’t easy because

everyone else was hurrying in the other

direction. They’d all heard about the sprout

machine going berserk and wanted to see if

they could help. At last Billie made it down

to the front entrance. The receptionist

looked up as she entered.

“Hello, Billie!” she smiled. “What’s

happening?”

“Oh, it’s the sprout machine now,” Billie

sighed. “You wouldn’t believe what it’s

doing. There are sprouts flying everywhere.

Dad has told me to wait in here!”

“Gosh!” said the receptionist. “I must go

and see. Yes, you wait here, Billie.” And

she hurried off leaving Billie alone.

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