and everyone who appeared at Ted and Patty Callahan's to browse the antiques — if any of them had ever heard of an apple orchard called Ocean View. 'Well, I guess I'd think about it,' Homer Wells said. As for the pony, his shaggy face was full of faked indifference—the placid pose of strained animal dignity. 'It draws ants,' he explained; Melony doubted there were many ants left in November.
'Melony and I were in the orphanage together,' Homer explained. 'Right,' said Homer Wells. 'You remember that I asked you if it was necessary for me to even be here?' Homer asked quietly. 'I know which one it is,' Homer said, 'and he's not a doctor.
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