The Gilded Six Bits

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…Since Joe only bought staples and no extras, like a pocket-handkerchief, chewing gum, and sweet soap, he tosses fifteen instead of nine dollars at the front door. Missie May can only creep to the door. This shows, it will never again be an innocent battle. Just as Missie May will have scars from childbirth; their marriage will heal and be full of love and laughter once more, but their relationship will have real battle scars.