Open House

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“It’s huge!” Lacey exclaimed, angling her head to get a better look. “That is way more than I can handle.”

“You’re exaggerating. It’s average size.”

“Are you kidding me? Look how deep it goes.” Lacey pointed. “How would you even keep it clean without help. You’d need a crew.”

“Now you’re just being ridiculous. We’ve had way bigger and a cleaning crew was not required.”

“This is a waste of time.”

“Just look then.”

“The more I look at it. The more I want it. This is such a bad idea!” Lacey bit her lip, but moved forward tentatively anyway.

“Just relax. Maybe you’ll like it. Maybe you won’t. There’s only one way to find out and that’s to take the plunge.”

Lacey and her mom were standing on the sidewalk discussing the four large, craftsman-style, row-houses before them. The attractive properties were set far back from the road, and flower beds lined the cobblestone paths leading to each front door. Most importantly to Lacey and Diana Ferguson, there was a large, bright 'Show Home – Open House Today' sign perched on the front lawn.

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