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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Boys & Girls

        A few years later, Laird graduated from high school, and I graduated from university. Although my brother was granted a scholarship by McGrill University, he decided to stay in the farm and continue the fur trade business run by our father. “I’m a boy, and I should take over my father’s business.” Laird said. I respected my brother’s decision, even though I felt it was not a good choice to give up the chance of studying in a university.       “I want to move to the city and stay with my girlfriends.” I said to my parents. “Why?” my father asked loudly. “I would like to look for a secretary job, and it is also the time for me to be independent.” I explained to my parents. After listening to my explanation, my parents allowed me to leave home and stay with my girlfriends in the city. However, my parents needed me to promise them to be back and visit the family twice a month. “ You are free now, and you can do whatever you like.” Laird laughed at me.