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Emily sighed wistfully. “You’re so lucky.” Tom looked at Emily in surprise. “I am?” Emily nodded. “I bet it’s great having that many people to love you.” Tom was shocked. He had never thought about it that way. “Yeah, I guess. I always thought it was too much pandemonium.” “What is pande, pandemo..?” “Pandemonium. It means noise.” “Happy noise?” Emily asked excitedly. “I like happy noise. Things like birthday parties, parades, Christmas carols...” “Yes,” Tom said, as if realizing something for the first time. “Maybe it does mean happy noise.” “Sam plays basketball and Justin likes cars,” Emily said. “What do you do?” Tom had to think a minute. “What do I do?” “Do you play basketball or drive cars?” “Some,” Tom answered. “But I mostly like my time for me.” “For what?” “To hunt, fish, golf. There’s nothing better than just taking time out to live.” “I bet you have fun with all your brothers and sisters,” Emily said. Tom just laughed. “Are you kidding? That’s just 44