¹     Andrea stood by the car. The park was one of her favorite places. Many of the trees had changed color. Some were red, and some were golden.
 
²     The pines did not change color. They stayed a deep green all year.
 
³     Andrea took a deep breath. She loved the smell of the pines.
 
⁴     "Mom," said Andrea. "Do you know what I smell?"
 
⁵     Mom shook her head.
 
⁶     "I smell Christmas," said Andrea.
 
⁷     "Christmas!" exclaimed Mom as she opened the trunk of the car. "What smell is it that reminds you of Christmas?"
 
⁸     "I think it is the smell of the pines. They are like overgrown Christmas trees, aren't they?" asked Andrea.
 
⁹     "That they are," said Dad joining in. "Now, what is it we are getting out of the trunk?"

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