South of the river is a land where children have plenty to eat. And sweets too. It is a place where their dolls and Mommies are safe from harm. We will be there soon. Mommy promised. She said she'll secure us into the car while the other is not looking and we will drive all night and in the first light of the morning we will be there. The sun will be golden and we will have cookies that she baked with special magical herbs. Then she will drive into the river and everything will be all right once more.

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