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Molly spread a crayon map across the dashboard. “Front door or garden gate?” “Garden gate,” Bill said. “Less chance of meeting a parent.” “It’s a children’s party, Bill. Parents are everywhere. That’s why we’re going in as entertainers.” “I still think my magician costume looks like a bathrobe.” “It is a bathrobe. You’ve got ten minutes to learn a trick.” “I can make twelve cupcakes disappear.” “Save it for after we get the presents. I’ll carry the sack; you distract everyone.” “With what?” “Balloon animals.” “I only know how to make a snake.” “Then make a lot of snakes.” “What if someone asks for a giraffe?” “Say it’s a snake in a giraffe costume.” Bill peered through the windscreen. “The presents are right beside the cake. How do we move them without anyone noticing?” “The sack has wheels. While you perform, I’ll roll it behind the table.” “That sack’s enormous.” “Relax. I’ll say it holds the balloon animals.” “Wait. Who invited us?” Molly turned over the invitation. “Oh.” “What?” “This party is next Saturday.” “So who are all those children?” “School fete.” Bill watched a girl win a teddy bear. “Could we come back next week?” “Yes. And bring real balloons.” “And a better bathrobe.” Molly sighed. “Fine. One with pockets.”