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The New Girls

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Andi and Louisa were new. They arrived within days of each other. The Pony Girls and Sophie decided to show them around together. They wanted to show them their favorite things to do in the house. But before we get to that, let's introduce Andi.   And this is Louisa.  And this is where our story starts.  One morning, shortly after their arrival and after Andi's jet lag had passed, Sophie observed the two new girls chatting to each other. She went over to them and announced that this is a good day to show them around so they can settle in and discover their own interests. 'I'll go first, come with me,' Sophie said, walking away. The two girls followed her. They went into the bedroom. Sophie stopped in front of a couple bars sitting under the window. 'This is where I dance. This is my barre. Daddy made it for me. Do either of you like ballet?'  The girls shook their heads.  'That's ok, no one else does either. That's why the

Andi

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'Will Andi be here soon?' Sophie asked for the hundredth time in ten minutes. 'Soon, Honey,' Mommy said, also for the hundredth time, not bothering to look up from her book this time. A few minutes later we heard the crunch of tires on the driveway. Mommy looked out the peephole in the door. She saw a little car with a sticker on the window. The sticker said Uber. 'She's here, girls,' she said, excitement in her voice. She opened the door. A little doll stood on the step looking tired and somewhat disheveled. She wore an Akubra hat and had a backpack hanging from her shoulders. She dragged a wheeled suitcase that looked heavy. She was vastly underdressed for the freezing Colorado weather.  'Crikey, it's cold in this country,' they heard her say through the door. Mommy helped her through the door. 'Come in out of the cold, Andi,' she exclaimed taking her suitcase, 'it's wonderful to finally see you!' Andi came in sh