CHAPTER 2
Selma was waiting at the gym entrance the next day when Minnie arrived to pick her up. Minnie had told her about the back way into the school. Minnie knew about the entrance because her mom had worked as a janitor for the school for many years. By meeting at the back, they avoided the long lines of parents there to pick up their children.
Minnie stopped and smiled at Selma as she entered the front passenger seat. “Ready for shopping?” she asked.
“Oh, yes,” said Selma excitedly. “Where are we going?”
“I thought we could try the mall. There are several dress shops we can check out, and then we can stop at the food court and get something to eat,” said Minnie.
“That sounds great,” said Selma sitting back in her seat and smiling happily.
Minnie parked close to the front door of
