That morning, Tabitha’s darling babysitter, Lani, had rushed in, pink cheeked, to announce she was engaged, and between planning her wedding and moving halfway around the world with her soon-to-be husband, she’d have to say goodbye.
Tabitha couldn’t bear the thought of losing Lani, and knew it was wrong to try to keep her, but…
Later, Mom came home and said, “Where’s Lani?”, then, “How strange! Is this a new doll?”
Tabitha shook her head. “I’ve had her forever.”