Now, Julia had a friend whose name was Christopher. It was Christopher's birthday, and Julia asked him what he wanted for a present. "I want magic ruby slippers," he said to her, "so I can click my heels and go anywhere I want." Julia thought about it very hard. What could she give her friend Christopher? She could give him a magic truck, and it could drive him anywhere his heart desired. But that would not be what he wanted. She could give him a magic airplane, and it could fly him wherever he chose to go. But that would not be what he wanted. Julia thought and thought. Should she give Christopher a magic train? A magic bus? A magic pair of skates? Then she had an idea that was so simple, she was surprised she hadn't thought of it before.

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