"You convince them they’re wrong," said Aunt Julieta," Life is all about convincing."
"I don’t think I get what you mean," Tulio said.
"Life is not easy, and people aren’t nice. That’s just a fact. So, Queen Julieta lives by two important rules. Want to know what they are?" asked Julieta.
"Yes!" they both agreed. "Rule number one is win people over who could help you in a pinch. Important people, yes—but also the butcher, hairdresser, the bank teller, and the policeman on the corner, just to name a few. When you face life alone, and you two certainly do, build a fan club of admirers." Julieta signaled the waitress to bring more coffee, then continued, "The second rule is to be convincing."
"Convincing? How?" Carlos asked.
"I had to convince my father to send me to school, convince th
