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I kept imagining this story being told to the author's children on a Christmas Eve night; the family happily gathered around a roaring fireplace.

Ironically, it looks like it was written well after Roberts permanently left his family behind in the pursuit of his career as a freelance writer.

The story tells of a cat inadvertently left behind on a small island, when the family that summers there goes home for the winter. Originally called 'Marooned,' it's a classic survival tale, as the pampered pet learns new skills to stay alive

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he correct answer is choice c. promoters of ufc events were eager to work with state athletic commissions, without public pressure being a necessary inducement.

answer: the tobacco industry has traditionally been one of the most important industries in north carolina and a backbone of the state's agricultural heritage. yet as the north carolina economy continues to transition from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing and, increasingly, service-based economy, the industry faces new challenges, both at home and abroad

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