Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

The sales clerk was dragged away, and the scene calmed down. The other clerks dared not to utter a peep.

Hattie chuckled at Oliver, "Oliver, you're too much. Show me the bill for the bags, and I'll shoot the money over to you."

Josefina piped up with a refusal as well, "Oliver, you're way too kind. The money you gave me wipes the slate clean for saving your granddad. I can't accept these bags."

Oliver's velvety voice rose beside Josefina, "It's just a small token from me. Josie saved my grandpa, and these gifts are nothing. If Josie doesn't take them, my grandpa will definitely say I didn't handle things right." Later, he'd have George drop off more gifts at the Harrison family's home as his little token of appreciation.

Hattie was taken aback again. How could Oliver suddenly be so chatty with her? Was this the Oliver she knew?

Josefina was about to refuse again when Oliver said, "Ma'am, Josie, I've got to run, got things to do."

Oliver strode away briskly with George hot on his heels.

hasty retreat and maintained her principle: no work, no reward. She said to Hattie, "Mom, please help me return these gifts to Oliver. No work, no reward." She couldn't possibly carry all the bags, and she preferred backpacks anyway, where she could stash her secret

consider it a gift from me. As for Oliver, I'll chat with your dad, and we'll sort out

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