Sunday morning, Neil caught his mother getting ready to go to church. He had carefully waited until his father wasn’t around.
“Mum, I wanted to let you know that I’ve applied for, and gotten, a job for the school holidays.”
Mrs. Rosewood gave Neil a quizzical look. “When did this happen?”
“I was told I got the job on Saturday while I was out. It’s at a sports store in Lilydale, so I can catch the train there each day. It’ll be good money.”
“I don’t know, Neil. We really want you to concentra