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The Midnight Bus to Notting Hill

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It is night in London. The street is big and dark. One man waits at the bus stop. His name is Leo. He looks at his watch.

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Leo has a paper map. He looks at the map. He needs Notting Hill. He is very tired. He wants a bed.

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A big red bus arrives. The bus is number fifty-two. The bus has many lights. Leo smiles at the driver. Leo is happy.

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Leo enters the red bus. He sees many people. He sits by a big window. The bus moves through the city.

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Leo sees a green park. He sees many white houses. The houses are very beautiful. This is Notting Hill. It is quiet.

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The bus stops. Leo walks to a small hotel. The hotel is white and warm. Leo has his key. Leo is home.

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Leo is in his room. He looks at the street. He sees the red bus. He is happy in Notting Hill.