“Would kids laugh when the van saying EDWARDS'S TEEN TAXI pulled up to the curb and other kids got out? Would they snicker behind her back when she walked through the halls and make jokes about her mother's being a taxi driver? When she came down to breakfast the next morning Mrs. Edwards was sitting by the phone, frowning and tapping her fingers on the kitchen counter. "I've just had another cancellation," she said in an agitated voice. "I don't understand it. I had four students lined up to ri...de today, and three of their parents have called and canceled. And when I asked them why, they hemmed and hawed and wouldn't really give me a reason." Melanie's eyes widened. "Really?" she asked, faking concern. Little tingles raced up her spine. Her campaign to sabotage the taxi service had worked. Now surely her mother would give up if no one wanted their children to ride. "At least we still have one customer," said Mrs. Edwards with a sigh. "But I'll need to find more if this taxi business is going to succeed.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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