Chapter 17. Unwanted Guests

The next morning, the three of them sat at the small table near the kitchen.

"We can all go to the departmental store to work, Violet. Don't lose hope," said Walter. They could see that Violet had completely lost confidence in herself.

"No, I will go to the departmental store and search for work. If I get work, I will enroll you both in your old school next week, " she said, looking down at her hands with guilt. She should have been firm in her decisions and avoided Lucas and his charming ways. How could she forget her position? Now, one false step had her family in such a situation.

The twins nodded wordlessly. They didn't want to argue and add to her worries. She gave them their old breakfast of milk and bread and went out to the departmental store in the neighborhood in search of work.

"We need salespeople to guide and handle customers. Can you do it?" asked the strict manager in charge, James Howard.

"Yes sir, I can," she said confidently.

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