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Mon ami Jim

"What did you do in school today?" My mom asked as she prepared my favourite after school food, pancakes. "kaan't rhemembher .. whass playying.." I replied with my mouth stuffed with pancakes. "Eat your food and then answer. Never speak with food in your mouth." my mom responded with fake anger in her tone. I always enjoyed this time when my mother could sit with me as I ate. I started narrating what happened in school that day. "I went to school early. Jim and I played handball near the banyan tree till the school bell rang. During the class, Jim said something to me which made me laugh.  I had lunch with Jim, and then we went for a walk around the school campus."  "Looks like you enjoy playing with Jim. Where does he live?" asked my mother.  "Well, somewhere to the other side of the school. I don't know. Jim says it takes him more than 30 minutes to reach home. He stays in his father's office quarters." I replied...