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“Dad?” Miata asked, taking his large work-
stained hand into hers.

“Yeah, mi’ja.” He wiped his mouth with the
back of his free hand.

“Do you think I should run for office?” She
hesitated and then continued. “I mean, I’m not
as popular as Rudy or his friend Alex.”

“Well, popularity is one thing, but service is
another. ¿Entiendes?” 8 (ehn TYEHN dehs)

Miata shook her head. She was confused.
“I mean, it’s OK to have a lot of people who
like you, but it’s far better to help people, to get
things done.” He gave her a light hug. “Don’t
worry. Just go for it. If it doesn’t happen, pues,9
(PWEHS) you can still do good.”
Miata liked that. She had plans for the
school, and they were good ones.
8 ¿Entiendes?: Do you understand?
9 pues: then

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