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Don't Wake the Library

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The shelves leaned in around Milo, whispering louder and louder. He clapped his hands over his ears and shouted, "I'm sorry! Go back to sleep!" To his shock, the whispering softened. One by one the books settled, and the room went quiet enough for him to find the door.

Milo tiptoed to the side door, said one last "goodnight" to the shelves, and turned the handle. It opened. He stepped out into the cool dark and gently pulled the door closed behind him. From inside came only the soft, even sound of books, sleeping.

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