As a child, the author and her brothers and sisters sat in front of the house and waited for their father to return from work. They see a man approaching and run to meet him, calling him their father, and searching through his pockets for treats. The man laughs and insists he is not their father. The children retreat to the house and consult with their mother who confirms that the man is not their father, though he appears largely the same. A few moments later, their father does arrive and, not surprisingly, looks just like the stranger who had previously passed by.
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