"I don't know why we ever gave you that phone."
"Daddy gave it to me," I reminded her.
"Yeah, well, you lucked out there, Lorelei. He and Mrs. Fennel are gone for two days. She left our dinners to be warmed up. You can have that privilege."
"Where did they go?"
"Probably to see about your new home."
"Where is it?"
"I don't know. I don't run around here imitating you and asking questions all day."
"When will there be a new little sister living with us?"
"Didn't you hear what I said? I don't cross-examine Daddy, and especially not Mrs. Fennel. Does Marla know what happened to you?"
"No. I had to leave the building immediately. You have to pick her up today and tomorrow."
"Why didn't you just wait for her?"
"For three hours in the parking lot? Besides, the principal wanted me off the grounds," I said, exaggerating. "It won't be a problem. If you're just in the parking lot at the end of the school day, I'm sure"
