"You're right," Eva said thoughtfully. "Perhaps I'll follow your lead and take the children somewhere. Especially now, when there's still time before they're off to school." She looked over at the twins, who were presently standing with their heads bent and whispering to each other, no doubt conspiring to do some mischief that Eva ought to keep an eye on. The smile that crosses her face was fond. "I do think it's important to expose children to different experiences before they go to school, if you have the option," she said.

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