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"This box would be good," Tex pointed out. "Only

it's full of books."
"I was going to put those books on the shelves,"
said Mom. "Can you give me a hand? Then you
can have the box."
"Sure!" said Tex. "Now I only need a couple
more things."
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painted, and glued all ~fternoon.
"I like your robot," said Indi.
"Thanks," said Tex. "But I messed up his head, and I
can't fix it."
"Hmm," said Indi. Then she ran to her room and
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"Here," said Indi. "My teddy bear, Clover, says he's

happy to share his hat!"
"Thanks, it's perfect!" said Tex. "What do you think,
Mr.Robot?"
"I love it," said Mr. Robot, in a funny, squeaky voice.
"Thank you very much!" (D

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