Chapter 4 – Entry #43

“Mrs. Radcliffe thinks that at the end of three years, I should know if the flower business is for me or not.” Meggie looked away for a second and then cast her eyes downward. “My past record of employment is less than stellar.” Frowning, she continued, “I hate to admit it, but I haven’t stayed very long at any of my jobs. You know it, and Mrs. Radcliffe knows it, too.”

Meggie looked sorrwful, but quickly regained her earlier enthusiasm. “Anyway, Mrs. Radcliffe and I have talked about my lack of staying-power and she’s convinced it’s because I never liked the jobs I had. She’s right, don’t you think, Ilona?”