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Rena: (shrugging her shoulders) I suppose you’re right. This was
Gerard’s idea. He believes that I should meet more young people
my age.
Althea: Who’s Gerard?
Rena: He’s . . . just Gerard. That’s all. (seeing Althea’s frustration)
Well, fine then. Gerard is my temporary guardian. My parents are
away for a bit, and I miss them terribly. There! Are you happy?
Althea: Whoa. Sorry, Rena. I didn’t mean to upset you.
Rena: I would prefer not to talk about it. (pauses) So, why don’t
you show me more of the camp? I’d like to see those horse stables
now.

Scene IV

Setting: Later the same day in the interior of a horse stable
Narrator: Inside the cool stable, it smells of horses and fresh
hay. Sunlight filters through a row of windows as the girls visit
Charger, Althea’s favorite horse.
Rena: (stepping inside and looking around) It’s so peaceful here.
(excitedly) Oh, what a beautiful Appaloosa! I love their spotted
markings, don’t you?
Althea: I thought you’d like Charger. He’s really smart, and just
wait ’til you ride him! So, do you get to ride much where you’re
from? Where are you from anyway?

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