Spoiled Brats: And Other Stories

by Simon Rich

“Oh,” I say. “I forgot. You are wealthy.” Claire turns around and stares at me. Her face is pale. “Excuse me?” “That is why you do not care for money. Because you already have so much of it. For you, all of life is happy game.” Her eyes begin to twitch. “That is so rude,” she says. “Life’s about more than money, Herschel!” “Yes,” I say. “For those who already have it.”

“I’ll just sum it up,” Simon says. “Tell him… I’m sorry for taking everything for granted.”