Foxy rolled the gloss onto her lips. The sweet taste of strawberries touched the tip of her tongue as she did so. The fruity taste instantly settled her, bringing her racing mind back to the simple pleasures of childhood.
The James sisters had grown up so poor that candy was an unattainable dream. Fruit from the fields was their only treat. When strawberries were in season during the summer months, Foxy would run through the fields and gorge, feeling like she was the richest kid on earth.
She had her hands out now as she stood at the door to Charlotte O"Dell"s offices. Foxy pressed her top and bottom lip together, smoothing out the gloss. This was her last shot at not only making her dream come true but of helping children in need.
That"s what Ms. O"Dell did. She helped kids in need. Sh
