Tuesday, July 16, 2013

100 Words a Day 324

“$20.32,” the cashier said.

Ed opened his wallet and counted all the bills, sixteen even. His pocket clinked as he pulled out a handful of change, nowhere near four dollars.

He sighed and said, with a reddening face, “um. I guess I don’t need the milk,” before pushing the carton towards the cashier. She took it sympathetic reluctance.

Ed felt a tap on his shoulder. Turning, he saw an old woman holding a five dollar bill.

“Take this,” she said. “I remember how hard it was on my mother that we didn’t have enough food. Your mother’s worried about you.”

1 comment:

  1. "Take is"? also you're should be your in the last sentence.

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