(1) It was early on a Saturday morning. (2) Unlike on most Saturdays, the hallways at the school bustled with
activity. (3) The annual state music contest had arrived. (4) The place was packed with students carrying instruments
and sheets of music. (5) Haley was panicked because she was one of the contestants. (6) She had butterflies in her
stomach over the idea of singing her solo for the judges. (7) For months, she had practiced her song. (8) Now that the
contest was here, though, the worst thing had happened. (9) She felt too nervous to perform!
(10) Haley has always had a nice voice. (11) She just couldn’t get behind singing in public. (12) When her choir
teacher had persuaded her to enter the contest, she was up for it. (13) Now, she just wanted an excuse to back out.
(14) As Haley paced in the hall, Leah moseyed up to her. (15) Leah was one of Haley’s BFFs. (16) “What’s up with
you, girl?” Leah cried. (17) “You look awful.”
(18) “I can’t sing for those judges,” Haley replied. (19) “I’m scared. (20) Really scared. (21) Like I might faint scared.”
(22) Leah pursed her lips. (23) She knew Haley very well. (24) “Haley,” she began, “when we were kids, you sang all
the time. (25) Why did you do it?”
(26) Haley paused. (27) “Just because I liked it.”
(28) “Yes!” Leah exclaimed. (29) “That’s what matters. (30) When people realize it, they’ll enjoy your singing, too!”
(31) Haley thought this over. (32) As usual, Leah would have a point. (33) “You’re right,” Haley said. (34) “Let’s do
this thing!”
(35) “That’s good,” Leah cheered. (36) “Now, you better get warmed up.”
(37) Haley started down the hall. (38) She glanced back at Leah with a smile.
(39) Then she charged to the warm-up room, loudly hummed her song.
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