« My mom and I live over at Cedar Creek Trailer Park. I’m trying to earn some money before school starts. »
He said it matter-of-factly.
No rehearsed speech.
No sympathy play.
Just the truth.
« What do you charge? »
« Twenty-five dollars. »
I almost laughed. It wasn’t even half of what a landscaping company would’ve charged.
« I’ll give you 50. »
His eyebrows shot up.