Cynthia Dion: 

"Is it considered cheating?" Rosalie inquired of Mr. Lowell, her eyes shining with newfound hope.

"No, it's not!" Mr. Lowell exclaimed. "The fact that she managed to secure not just one, but two---" He paused, searching for words. "I'm highly impressed. She's proven herself worthy of participating in this contest. This is the level of attention and focus I expect from everyone when they're in a competition. You should never lose sight of winning."

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