Mrs. Gunter gave Kim a big hug. Kurt snuck in between
them so he could be part of the hug, too. Then Kim told her
mom how they had spent the day.
Kim listed the places they had visited. She explained
what had happened with Tom and Beth, with Alberto at the
Corner Market, with Dwight, the Man of Light, with Hester
the Florist, and, at last, with Mr. Fremont. She told her mom
how she had used math to help her get the job at the grocery.
By the end of the story, Mrs. Gunter was beaming. “You
see,” she said. “I told you math would help you out one day.
You thought I was crazy.”
“You were right,” said Kim. “Mr. Fremont was really
impressed that I could add up the tally without the cash
register and also add in the sales tax.”
“Good for you!” said her mom. “I’m so proud of you!”