C17 Silence at a Costly Price

The three friends went to Luxury Palace—a fast food and soft drink joint—and talked about their lives, experiences, hopes, and ambitions over some snacks and drinks.

“How is your brother? Arnold, was it?” Gail asked Roxanne as she sucked some orange smoothie through a straw. Their sitting style formed a triangle.

“He’s fine. He’s a big boy now in high school