That’s right up my alley Shimmy exulted. I’m a terrific bowler. Pretty neat too that they’re going to set up a bowling alley in the gym. Come to think of it the shiny wood floors look perfect for bowling. Taking an imaginary ball Shimmy swung his arm back and tossed it down an alley. “Strike!” he yelled out loud jumping high in the air as he pictured all the pins crashing down one on top of another in delicious success. I can’t wait till that show-off Shuey Birnbaum sees how many strikes and spares I’ll get; he’ll eat his hat.

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