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… Comb a straight line down the scalp. Sweep half to one side.

 

Wrap elastic ’til the tiny pigtail stays in place, then do the other side.

 

Say, There. Good? Now teeth.

 

Wet the toothbrush, tuck it into the small, open mouth.

 

The eyes—her father’s—are on you.

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