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“The party starts at two,” Molly said. “We go in at two-fifteen.” “Disguised as what?” Bill asked. “A responsible adult? I haven’t got the cheekbones.” “You’re the magician.” “I can’t do magic.” “You made my rent money disappear.” “That was accounting.” “You’ll perform one trick: pull a rabbit from a hat.” “Do we have a rabbit?” “We have a hat.” Bill examined the invitation. “What’s the birthday boy’s name?” “Princess Amelia.” “I’ll remember the important part.” “The presents are stacked by the cake table. While everyone watches your act, I’ll carry them out.” “All of them?” “That’s what the client paid for.” “Who hires thieves to rob a children’s party?” “Her grandmother.” “Why?” “She bought every present and wants them back. Apparently Amelia announced she’d only invited Grandma for her wallet.” “That’s cold, even for royalty.” At two-fifteen, Bill stepped into the garden, lifted his hat, and produced a sandwich. “Amazing!” cried the children. “Thank you,” Bill said. “My next trick requires everyone to close their eyes.” Molly reached the cake table. A little girl blocked her path. “Those are mine,” Amelia said. “Your grandmother sent me.” Amelia grinned. “Good. I wrapped her car keys in the biggest one.” Bill lowered his hat. “Molly? Why are we stealing a car?” “Because,” Molly said, “the client just changed our fee.”