Ann M. Martin Quote

In a few days, I'll be hitting the surf Down Under. Maybe you'll get there, too, someday. You'd like it, Kelea. He smiled at me. You know, I'm kind of a loner. I've never been used to having friends. But I think you were my friend, and I think I learned something from that. I wanted to thank you. He paused. Then he did something that really surprised me. He pulled the snake ring off his finger and handed it to me. I want you to have this, to remember me by. He tossed it to me.Wow! I said. The ring felt heavy in my hand. I tried it on, but it was much too big for any of my fingers. I'll put it on a chain and wear it around my neck, I said. Thanks, Thrash. I won't forget you.Cool, he said. Well—later! He turned and trotted off. I watched him go, knowing I would never again meet anyone quite like him.