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The attendantand turned our way

"Please, lower your voice," Mrs Greene said shooting a glance at so a relative

"Why can't I see randmother?" I demanded

"Her condition is very delicate We're just trying to do what's best for her," Mrs Greene replied with a smile so phony it dripped

"Surely, having a loved one visit can't be anything but good," Holly said Mrs Greene shot her a look that, if it had been a dart, would have pierced Holly's pleasant sh her head

"I'randmother," I fired at her and planted my feet so firmly, it was as if they were nailed to the floor

Mrs Greene studied us a moment I saw a look of retreat in her eyes, which quickly fell to the gift in my hand

"And what is that you're bringing her?"

"It's a crystal paperweight and it has healing powers," I said

Mrs Greene smiled coldly

"I can't perht into the rooms"

"What harm can this do her?"

"I can't perment, but I will perrandmother for half an hour"

"Why am I limited in time? No one else is," I protested

"That's my final decision I have a uests, must be taken into consideration And I repeat, only iust Holly's way