From Kindergarten Scam to National-Level Payback
Lockwood couldn't say outright, but Mom had no such reservations.
"Five dollars a pound? Do any of you realize that every single one of these Green Jewel pears comes from centuries-old heirloom trees? On average, they go for at least 100 dollars per pound.
"In fact, the highest quality ones are worth 30 dollars per pear. This entire truckload is valued at 300 thousand dollars, and you thought you could buy them for five dollars?"
She pulled out the certification documents, with the market price clearly printed.
Silence fell all around. Those parents who had been thinking of crying injustice now shut their mouths completely.