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GoodNews "Dad, I've got some bad news," Olivia tells me as we're driving. "What's that?" "Magic died." "Magic died?" This alarms me. "Who's Magic?" "One ofher imaginary friends," Beverly says. "But don't worry," Olivia says. "I have lots ofbabies. Five new babies were borned today." "She just pops them out," Beverly says. Later, I ask her where Magic is, to see ifshe remembers. "Magic died." "Oh, where is Magic now?" "In the sand. I buried Magic in the sandbox." "Is he one ofyour toys?" "No, Dad. He's Magic and he's dead. He's not a toy and he's not coming back. But, don't worry. The good news is thatJasmine's going to be fine." "Who'sJasmine?" "From Aladdin.Jasmine, Dad!" The next day, she informs me thatJasmine, too, has died, but not to worry. Five new babies have been borned. 2I3 ...

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