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And it came to pass that her mother descended from the north and visited her. And after they had made their feast upon chicken and pasta they did reach the end of their pilgrimage, and the antique shops received them with gladness and thanksgiving.

Then they saw that the shops were filled with Beanie Babies, ceramic roosters, and all manner of Brighton accessories, and their hearts were saddened and their faces downcast. And they grumbled among themselves, saying, "We came to this city seeking wonders, to be had for less than an hour's wages! How is it that we have not found anything?" So they despaired, and she began to collect things she did not want, to ease her sorrow.

Then her mind was restored, and she exclaimed, "I do not need this bowl with Chinese dragons, though it be only a dollar, nor these cobalt glass bottles either!" For she had seen in a mirror the account of Knormal and understood its truths.

So it came to pass that she looked with merriment at the tray of rhinestone belt buckles the size of index cards,
And lo, she did discover and purchase a randomly intriguing brass medallion thingy for too much money. And her soul was at rest, and she had the remains of the feast of chicken and pasta laid up for another day.