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1 A Loaf of Bread “C an I get four raspberry croissants, please?” asked the customer. It was Jaxon’s first day at his afterschool job at Cappa’s Bakery. He was overwhelmed and stood by the cash register unsure what to do. A girl about his age noticed his confusion and stepped in to help the customer. “Here you go, sir. That will be $7.50.” “Wow,” said Jaxon, looking at the girl’s name tag. “Thanks, Alina. It’s my first day, obviously. I sort of froze there.” Alina laughed. “I get it. I’ve been working here for about three months. You get used to the pace. And there is so much to learn.” The crowd thinned out and Alina and Jaxon were called into the back of the store to help one of the bakers.

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