Page 91 of Glass (Crank 2)

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something rude.

But Bree, believe it or not,

reigns me in.

[Won’t serve our purposes.]

Her hiss is inside

my head. [We do want Mom

to agree to pay

for our car, now don’t we?]

Yes, in fact we do.

So I temper my temper and

say

, “It’s only for

a little while, Mom. I have

to pay you back

somehow, don’t I?” I don’t

mention my need

to escape the confines of her

house, but I do

confess, “And a little cash

for gas, diapers, and

incidentals (!) would be nice.”

Mom melts, but

just a little. I guess you’re

right. Thank you

for taking the initiative to

apply for a job.

I don’t mind watching the

baby while you

work, and I know a degree

of independence

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