Volume 1, No. 1

Ten Dollar Conscience / Williams ... 7

"Hope it works out."
"Thanks."
The girl's optimism sounded weak. She said, "Thanks again," once more, to Lynn's retreating back. 'I should have given her the $10,' Lynn thought. For a moment, between footfalls, she very nearly stopped.
She was already worrying about SkyTrain fare. Not that she didn't have it, in a bank account, if she could remember which one there was money in. She wasn't sure where to find a machine either, and she was already late for a social engagement. Life seemed to push her along too fast and she was late for too many things, subconsciously digging in her heels. It wasn't something that she liked about herself. So why hadn't she given the girl the $10 and kept the change?
Going back now would just be too embarrassing. When she turned out the coin purse it was almost like making a claim that she had no more to give.