Part 102 (1/2)

shoddy job of developing everything. I don't understand-”

”That's because you're basically a good person. You

don't understand that a lot of folks in this world only care

about the bottom line.”

”But surely they still would've made plenty of money if

they'd done things right from the start. Then at least they'd

be able to sleep at night.”

”Greed does strange things to people, Maggie. It can

really mess up your perspective. Believe me, I know first-

hand. I allowed myself to be pulled into this. But like I said,

the day comes when you have to look at yourself in the

mirror-” her voice broke, ”or into your daughter's eyes.”

”Your daughter sounds like a very sensible girl. I think

you're doing the right thing to get out of this.”

”Yeah, I'm so thankful for Annie. She's really got her

head on straight. I could learn a lot from her.” June pulled

up in front of the condo complex and stopped. ”I'm sorry I

can't spend more time with you, but we're trying to get out

of here today. I'm driving the U-Haul and Annie's driving the

car. We have a ways to go before we reach my folks' place

by nightfall.”

”Thanks so much for all your help, June.” Maggie

handed her a business card from the newspaper. ”If you're

ever in the neighborhood, stop in. And G.o.d bless you and

your daughter as you travel.”

Maggie went immediately to work on her article for next