One day, when Una came 首页 from school, her mother asked, "Did 你 have a good day, dear?" Una said, "Yes, Mother. Everyone loved my speech in my public speaking class." Mrs. Stratton said, "That's nice." After a pause, she said, "Today was the deadline to apply for college. Have 你 done that?" Una replied, "No, Mother." Mrs Stratton was enraged upon hearing this. "Why not? Una, 你 need to secure your future. How do 你 think I got my job as an accountant?!" Una said, "Mother, I don't want a boring 台, 办公桌 job. I want to entertain people. I want to see my name in lights." Mrs. Stratton said,...
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