The Magic of Belle Isle Page #3

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Isn't that... two words?

You're taking

your eye off the ball, Mahmoud.

What ball?

I realize that it is considered

by many

to be an on-the-way-out kind

of item,

but I believe that

to be a rural myth.

Don't get me wrong.

If you have a hankering

for Slim Jims,

you'll hunt the store over,

but if not, a desperate display

like this improves no one's life.

What do you suggest?

Sunflower seeds.

Just a thought.

- Good day.

- Good day.

Come on.

You're such a good boy.

Hi.

We haven't formally met.

I'm Charlotte O'Neil.

Pleasure, Mrs. O'Neil.

Monte Wildhorn.

I should explain.

I have a rather long-standing

arrangement with Dave,

since he's away

a lot with his band.

And, while he's gone,

I take care of Ringo.

You're not, by any chance,

referring to Spot, are you?

Oh, a new name?

Well, I've known him

since he was a pup.

Well, there's a lot to be said

for enduring associations, Mrs. O'Neil,

but in the future,

I'd appreciate it

if you wouldn't walk my dog.

He's Dave's dog.

I'm not claiming to be

his biological father.

Oh... um...

This is Flora, my youngest.

Well, as long as you think

you can manage, Mr. Wildhorn.

And why wouldn't I be able

to manage, Mrs. O'Neil?

No reason.

Come here.

Oh, um, just so you know.

Uh, Ringo--

Um, sorry, Spot.

He tends to get stiff

in his hindquarters.

He needs daily exercise.

I'll take it under advisement.

Now, I'm willing to meet you halfway.

You miss Dave. I understand that.

But your friend Mrs. O'Neil

had no right to take you for a walk

without asking me first.

In the future, you will politely decline

all such invitations.

Is that clear?

Now that cannot be the response

to every admonishment.

Al Kaiser!

I'm just down the road.

Got the old outboard

in the driveway.

Where are my manners?

Do come in, Mr. Kaiser.

Can I offer you a Ding Dong?

Uh, sorry. I can't stay.

I'm having a memorial for Don

at my house.

Ah, the basketball aficionado.

Yes. It was quite a shock.

Yeah, well, not to me.

Well, I hope you can make it.

Uh, I didn't know the man.

Everybody's bringing something.

You know, potluck.

See you around 5:00.

I didn't know the man.

See you then!

Did I miss Daddy's call?

Daddy will call you

as soon as he has time, Willow Tree.

Daddy promised

to help me finish my raft.

I'm going to the island this summer.

What's so important

about that stupid island, anyway?

That's where the magic is.

You're delusional.

Willow.

I just don't understand

why I couldn't have stayed with Dad.

I'd like the two of you

to take the salad

down the block to Don's memorial.

I'm busy.

I'll go, Mama.

Thank you, Finn.

What do I do?

You offer our family's condolences,

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