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When I was six my mother told me never to tell lies.

"Isabella, promise me one thing," she said in a hushed soothing tone while I played with the frills on her dress.

"Don't tell lies. Never turn into them and start lying," her voice had become harder and her eyes narrowed.

I dropped the frilling on her dress and looked her in the eye.

"I promise." I lied.

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