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wondered what the problem was.


               “If a girl goes out with you,” Rod



       said, “she’s expecting something


       romantic, something that focuses on


       her.”



               Dennis, the only other boy in our


       group besides me who had never been


       on a date, was listening intently.



       Dennis had big glasses and was one


       of the school nerds.  “But how can


       you do something a girl would like to



       do if you can’t get one to go out with


       you?” he asked.


               Rod looked at Dennis with pity,



       and then an excited grin broke across


       his face.  “Hey, Dennis,” he said.


       “I’ve got an idea.  Why don’t I
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