Chapter 40: I'm Rich

A thousand dollars isn't a small amount for most families.  These days, with people spending as fast as they earn, saving up that much is tough, especially for regular folks. "Miss, these are all solid gold, and with current gold prices, they're not that expensive," the saleswoman said. Lauryn shook her head again and again.  One thousand could cover their family's expenses for months.  The necklace was way too expensive. "Let's just go. This is way too expensive."  Lauryn carefully handed...