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These people...I don't know them, Mommy, and they don't know me."
"But that's a better reason to stay with them, Melody. You should know them. Right?" She stood there smiling, waiting for me to give her the answer she wanted.
"I don't know. Maybe. But why didn't we ever speak to them before? Why was Daddy so upset with them?"
"Because they didn't want him to marry me, Melody. I told you. They looked down on me because I was an orphan, adopted....Now everyone realizes how foolish they were, I'm sure. The only way they could make up for their bitterness is to care for you. I only wish you'll agree and let me leave with a happy heart.
"Won't it be wonderful seeing me in magazines and in the movies? Can you imagine telling your friends that's your mother?" She laughed and twirled her hair. She was beautiful. Maybe she would become a model and be in magazines. If I went into a tantrum and stopped her from going without me, she would blame me for failing. I didn't want Mommy to hate me.
I looked back at the house. Archie was pacing behind the car impatiently. At least I wouldn't have to be with him anymore. I thought. I was the eternal cockeyed optimist, always looking for a rainbow after any storm of sorrow.... ISBN:9780671534707 
