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Well, I want to talk to you about my brother, Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. Hes really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle.

I beg your pardon? said the pharmacist. His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?

We dont sell miracles here, little girl. Im sorry but I cant help you, the pharmacist said, softening a little. Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isnt enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs.

The pharmacists brother was a well-dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, What kind of a miracle does your brother need? I dont know, Tess replied with her eyes welling up.

I just know hes really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy cant pay for it, so I want to use my money.

How much do you have? asked the man from Chicago.

One dollar and eleven cents, Tess answered barely audibly. And its all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.

Well, what a coincidence, smiled the man. A dollar and eleven cents the exact price of a miracle for little brothers. He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Lets see if I have the kind of miracle you need.