A Difficult Decision
Steven told his parents that he would not abandon Elly. He considered her to be his only friend because they had been friends for months. Steven’s parents told him to collect his belongings and go. They didn’t want him to be homeless again, even though they didn’t know what else to do. Neither did Steven.
Elly Was Alone Again
Steven had reached a crossroads. He knew that if he left town, he would have more opportunities in one of the larger cities. This would imply letting Elly go. He wouldn’t be able to help her with errands anymore, but he could still call her and keep up. What would she do without him?