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The sky's dark clouds appeared ominous, and the threatening sound of thunder sent my beloved kitten into a frenzy. As she made frantic circles around our divan, I zipped up my nylon raincoat and searched for my misplaced tartan galoshes. Heavy drops of water had been falling to the saturated ground for two consecutive weeks, so I had become accustomed to dressing in my less-than-fashionable rain gear. Although I would have liked to bypass my water-repellent ensemble, the thought of raindrops penetrating the fresh satin pattern of my new party dress made me squeamish. Running just a few mome...

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