Mama's Suitcase and the Promise of Fairness (800s test), page 17 of 20

Gabrielito helped Luisito make a paper chain countdown, one loop for each day until Mama came home. Every evening, Luisito tore off a loop and cheered a little louder as the chain grew shorter. "Three more days," Gabrielito said, ruffling his little brother's hair. "She's almost home."