“I’ll miss having you around this summer,” my dad said. “I’ll miss you, too.” “Oh! Before I forget.” He reached into his breast pocket and brought out a check. “Be sure to open an account and deposit it first thing. Ask them to speed the clearance, if they can.” I looked at the amount: not the five hundred I’d asked for, but a thousand. “Dad, can you afford this?” “Yes. Mostly because you held onto your Commons job, and that saved me having to try and make up the difference. Think of it as a bonus.” I kissed his cheek, which was scratchy. He hadn’t shaved that morning. “Thanks.” “Kid, you’re
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