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Mary spent the rest of the evening receiving wonderful gifts,
cutting the cake, and dancing to music with her friends.
Her family members told her how much they loved her.
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At school, Mary was disappointed when not one friend
remembered that it was her birthday. She felt like crying
and went to the park to be by herself for a while.
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It was Mary's 14th birthday, and she was very excited as she
got dressed to head out to school. She was surprised when no one
from her family wished her a happy birthday during breakfast.
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Mary knew that this was the best birthday that she had ever
experienced. She had the most amazing set of friends and family.
At the end of the day, Mary went to sleep with a big smile on her face.
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When she returned home, everything was very quiet and dark.
It confused Mary. She called out to her mother. All of a sudden
the lights blinked on and Mary's friends and family shouted "Surprise!"
Mary was shocked and delighted.