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being something
I’d have to take care of.
Mom shakes her head.
Your car was a gift when we thought
you’d be using it
responsibly, Junie.
But we pay the bills
so we can change the rules.
That’s not fair!
Mama Alice clears her throat.
We’ve also decided that
we’re going to return
the laptop we bought you.
You can use your iPad
next year.
The laptop was something
for college.
And now that you’re not going—
I want to take ayear!
I’m not
planning to rob banks
or do drugs.
I’m going to hike
and learn about sustainable farming
and tour the natural beauty
this country has to offer.
Then I’ll be back.
I’ll even live at home here with you both
if you want!
Go to Stateget my degree.
