Marla worked hard to bring up her athletic skill, and was rewarded with yet another job promotion. This promotion was big enough that she could finally afford walls!
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She still can’t afford wallpaper or carpet, but hey! Walls! And a window, even!
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She also still can’t afford a shower or a toilet, so she continues to visit the gym at least once a day. Her lot is far enough away from the gym that jogging there provides a good deal of exercise.
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The last time she visited, she chatted up a fellow named Erick Martino.
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Erick is Nice and a Hopeless Romantic, and best of all, he’s single!