"I don't think they saw us," Jennifer said optimistically.
"I hope not," Stephanie whispered. They hid by a huge pile of paper towels. The store clerk was munching on an apple and talking on the phone. The girls guessed that he hadn't even noticed them enter. Several minutes later, Gia and Mickey came into the store. Stephanie's heart stopped.
Stephanie and Jen looked up. They couldn't help laughing. Gia's mother was right behind them! "Girls, what do you have to say to Stephanie?" Gia's mom said.
"Sorry," they whispered, and ran out. Stephanie and Jennifer got up, and continued trick-o-treating. They looked at each other and laughed.
