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Dini did not voice the words that were screaming inside. Why not me? Why wasn’t I good enough for this position?

Marjorie stared at the poster. Its message was blunt: We need rent money. Can you help?

“I don’t know what you’re thinking about, honey, but I came to the Haight to see the old neighborhood and visit an old friend”

Dini leaned forward. “But we can discuss our office another time; we have something more pressing for today”

Fred Burton stopped shouting. His face crumpled, as fury gave way to anxiety and hurt. “You’re right, Mrs. Levine, and I’m sorry. But it was such a shock”

“I always knew you were incredible,” Bracha said. “But until I saw it today, I didn’t quite understand how incredible you are”