September 28, 2009

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Dear Susan,

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You will not believe what happened! Today, my neighbor saved my cat, Sam! Sam ran outside when I opened the door. She saw my neighbor’s dog, Fred. Fred is a big dog! Sam got scared and quickly climbed up a tree. Then my neighbor, Mr. Adler, came home from work. When I told him what was happening, Mr. Adler got a ladder. He climbed up the ladder and got Sam. I was very grateful that Mr. Adler was there to help me.

I hope that your cat is safe! Please write back to me soon.

Your Friend,

Amanda

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