When Madam Mitchell saw Grandpa, she treated him like her lifeline."Moses! Moses, please! You have to help me persuade Fred. We've been neighbors for decades!"My heart clenched. I was afraid Grandpa would feel bad for them. I turned around to push him back into his room."Grandpa, it's cold outside. Don't worry about this. I'll handle it."But Grandpa waved his hand, signaling me to move aside. I didn't see any pity in his eyes, only indifference and contempt."Peggy, did it occur to you that we were neighbors when you brought a crowd to besiege my house and accuse my grandson of being mean-spirited and heartless? What about when you threw bricks at my windows or killed my chickens? Did it occur to you then?"Madam Mitchell's crying abruptly faltered."Freddy worked hard to earn his money. Every single cent represents the long hours and laborious effort he put in. He doesn't owe you guys anything!"Grandpa took a deep breath. His voice was firm and resolute. "Freddy, close th
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