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K-Gr 3—Maribel's father has lost his job and she, her sister Aurelia, Mami, and Papi will be staying at Tìa Carmen's house. Maribel is sad to be leaving their home, but Papi reminds them that this is only "por un ratito"—for a little while. Maribel thinks about the time their uncle came to stay with them por un ratito, and when their grandparents come to visit for a little while, when she wished their stay had been longer. Or when her arm was in a cast, and Papi assured her it would be only for a little...Log In or Sign Up to Read More