Chapter 55

After Melanie finished her driving practice, she stopped by a local diner to grab two takeouts of pasta with sauce. Then, she took the bus back to the boutique. When she arrived, she found Julia in the middle of a sale. Melanie joined in, convincing the customer to buy two dresses. "We've sold five dresses just this morning after you left," Julia reported excitedly. "We'll need to restock soon at this rate. This is so much more fun than crunching numbers at my old job!" "That's amazing! Keep this up, and we'll both be rich soon," Melanie joked as they sat down to enjoy their lunch. After eating, they reorganized the clothing displays together. Meanwhile, the four dresses Melanie sold to Sophie's friends the day before were causing quite a buzz at Sophie's school. In an era when most clothing came in dull colors, Melanie's boutique's bright pinks and yellows stood out dramatically, catching everyone's attention and prompting endless questions about where they got them from. Sophie'