After searching all morning, the siblings still couldn't find a house. They finally found a satisfactory one, but they had to give it up because they didn't have enough money for the deposit.
Now, Emily Walker had only a little over two thousand dollars on her. Where could they find a house that was both cheap and not too remote?
Even if they found one, once they paid the rent, they would have no money left for living expenses for her and her little brother.
"Sis, why don't we go find work first? Maybe we could even find a job that includes room and board." Despite the scorching sun, Wallace Carter didn't feel tired at all. Instead, he tried to lift his sister's spirits.
However, such jobs that include room and board were scarce in the flourishing city. With house prices so high, which boss would be willing to do that? Business people were notoriously stingy, who would buy a house for their employees to live in?
Of course, there were some in suburban factories... Maybe...