12th
Excerpt
from: Spider Quinn
“It
hurt too, because I was about to say something about my grief,” Quinn said.
“How
did that come up?” Daria asked.
“Ben
is interested in forensic medicine and I brought up how I was looking at
medical texts after his heart attack.”
“Oh.”
“So,
he then dashed off!” Quinn said in a sad tone. “What can I do?”
“I’m
not sure,” Daria admitted. “What was he interested in?”
“He
had a book on the Solar System,” Quinn answered.
“So,
either science in general or Astronomy in particular.”
“From
what I got. I’m not sure.”
“Then
I’m not sure how to help. If he doesn’t want help…” Daria said.
“Or
maybe he thought I was unloading on them.”
“There
is that too,” Daria said. “But I could suggest some kind of field trip, if Ms.
Li would allow it.”
“Maybe
she would. But where?”
“If
Astronomy in particular, the planetarium.”
“Oh!
Duh!” Quinn said.
“But
if science in general. There are forests around Lawndale as well as the Zoo and
arboretum.”
“All
good ideas,” Quinn said as she took notes.
Then
there was an interruption
“Quinn!”
It was Ted Dewit-Clinton, who had just entered the store.
“Ted?”
both sisters asked at once.
“Hey
Daria. Quinn. Ms. Li wanted me to talk to you about your project.”
“It’s
called a project now?” Daria asked.
“Yes!
Quite interesting,” Ted said.
“For
the Lowdown?” Quinn asked, referring to the school paper.
“Yes.
And for the yearbook. But for the Lowdown at first.”
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