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Show Fair Forever 21 Chapter Four Shopping Mom's waiting in the car after school, ready to head for the stores. As I climb in the passenger seat, she asks about my first day of school. Her voice is perky and she's expecting more than I'm willing to give. I consider telling her about hating algebra or about Lindley's prying questions in the cafeteria, butl pause and sulk, finally telling her, "It stunk! Just like I knew it would." ,. . ' . ; She sighs and starts the car. As we exit the parking lot wind blows in gusts, north to south, scattering .. someone's school papers. It will be too rough for rowing, so I decide I won't complain the whole time she drives. Mom takes the shore road, talking, pretending we'll have the greatest time going shopping. I stay quiet. |