She put something in Molly’s hand. It was a small clear stone, like an ice chip.

“It’s beryl,” Celia said. “Or maybe bauxite. Or maybe something else. I’m not sure. But it’s definitely a mineral that starts with a B. And it’s definitely lucky.”

“You stole it,” Molly said. She knew Celia had a study hall in an earth science classroom.

Celia wrapped Molly’s fingers around the stone, the way your grandmother gives you money for ice cream, making a tight little package for safety, giving her hand a squeeze. “For luck,” Celia said.

—The Girl Who Threw Butterflies

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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