Triple Layer Leap (1)

Karen dropped her school bag onto the ground and plopped down next to it. It had seemed like a long day. A few minutes by herself on the edge of Oakleaf Pond was all she wanted. But she studied the ripples on the water for only a few seconds before she heard the swish of footsteps in the grass behind her. “Hi, Karen! I saw you leaving school and hurried to catch up. My homework is finished and I have some time before I have to be home, so I thought maybe we could do somethin’ together.” Laurie...