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It came as a shock to Emily to be abandoned by Success. The fickle elf disappeared one morning without a word. Emily searched for her and pleaded with the elves where they had been staying for help or information. They only conceded a curious smile as if they knew something that she didn’t; yet, they would not tell her. She discovered that the elves were not surprised that Success had upped and left her.
She went out into the orchard of the house where she had spent the night. Under a pear tree, she sat with her chin on her knee, thinking. What would she do now? She had given away her last brooch the night before. She hadn’t thought it mattered, supposing it was all right while she was with Success. Indeed, it seemed to please Success that Emily was so popular and famous. Was that why
