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“Are we robbing the children’s party,” Molly whispered, “or merely liberating the presents?” “Those are the same thing,” Bill whispered back. “Not if we leave them a thank-you note.” “Children can read?” “Some of them. They’re surprisingly advanced.” Bill peered through the hedge. “I count twelve children, one magician, and a woman dressed as a giant cupcake.” “That’s the security team?” “That’s the magician’s assistant.” “Then who’s security?” “The cupcake, probably.” Molly studied the garden gate. “We go in during the magic show. You distract the magician; I take the presents.” “What if he makes me disappear?” “Stay gone until I’m finished.” “And if the cupcake catches me?” “Compliment the frosting. Nobody suspects a polite thief.” Bill adjusted his tie. “I’ve brought a gift bag.” “Excellent. What’s in it?” “More gift bags.” “Bill, that’s either ingenious or the saddest birthday present ever.” “It’s both. Now, when the magician says ‘abracadabra,’ we move.” “What if he says something else?” “Then we improvise.” “What’s the signal?” “I’ll shout, ‘The rabbit’s on fire!’” “Why?” “Because there’s a rabbit.” “That doesn’t mean it’s on fire.” “Exactly. Nobody will expect it.” Molly sighed. “We’re stealing toys from children, Bill. Perhaps we should have a plan.” “I do. We enter, take the presents, and leave before anyone notices.” “And if they notice?” “Then we’ll be at the party.” “Guests don’t bring empty gift bags.” “They do if they’re very, very forgetful.” From inside came a chorus: “Surprise!” Molly frowned. “Whose birthday is it?” Bill checked his watch. “Ours, apparently. They’ve found our getaway van.” “I told you not to park beneath the banner.” “Happy birthday to us?” “Run.”