"Jacquelyn, I wouldn't suggest sleeping in. You are to see your aunt this morning. So if you don't want a thrashing, I suggest that you get up. Besides that being lazy won't help you get what you want around here. Caroline, you better get up as well." Noreene spoke in a tired voice.

She dressed in a dull ragged dress and simply pulled her hair back in a pigtail then helped Caroline finish getting ready.