Chapter 27

Meredith unconsciously touched her face. She thought to herself that if she was a man, she would have lost interest in herself too…

"Merelyn, come over to my office."

Meredith entered Miss Josie's office.

"I've arranged two performances for you tonight." Miss Josie patted her shoulders and reminded her, "Since you won't be able to quit this job, you should be careful as to not offend these rich people."

"I understand, Miss Josie."

"Merelyn, there's something that I need to talk to you about." Miss Josie suddenly sounded serious. "I know that you need money urgently, but as a lady, and…"

Miss Josie pointed to her face and went on, "A lady with scars on her face, how are you supposed to earn more in a short period of time?"

"Miss Josie, I'll do my best."

"What I'm trying to say is, though one's dignity is important, there are times when our dignity is not valuable. Compared to your daughter's life…dignity is worthless. Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?"

"I do."

Mis