Tig's Backpack

            “Hey, Dad. Can I borrow $25.00?”

            “What for, Charlotte?”

            “I need it to buy a new backpack for me.”

            “…And what’s wrong with the backpack you have now? It’s brand new.”

            “I know, Dad, but it’s too small for me. This one doesn’t fit all of my stuff!”

            “Jee-sus, kid. You already look like a schoolbag with legs.”