Chapter 145

“Mom recently got a good job with your company. She’s a manager in the factory where they make the Lady in Red clothes. Dad’s been working pretty steady the last couple of years in construction. He works for Anderson Brothers. They’ve been getting a lot of the contracts to build stuff for your company. Mom and Dad say that Lady in Red has saved Sparta, and it’s especially saved them,” explained the girl.

“That’s really good to hear,” responded Steve. “But why is it that you don’t have the funds to go to school next year if your folks have good jobs? And why not to Duke, if that’s where you want to go?”

“My little brother was real sick for a few years and my parents spent most of their extra money taking care of him. My brother and I have part time jobs to buy our clothes and stuff. Mom and Dad are just beginning to get a handle on their debt. We’re doing okay and my little brother is healthy now, so things are a lot better,” answered the dark haired girl.

“Would yo