Hannah Smart, Operation Josh Taylor

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girls.” Scarlett points to the door.
    â€œWe don’t need an escort, Scarlett!” Rachel huffs.
    â€œOh, I wouldn’t miss this for the world.” Scarlett laughs as she pushes the door open.
    Anika snorts. “Me neither.”
    Missy nods. “Yeah … um … hold it … what don’t we want to miss?”
    â€œStay!” Scarlett holds up her hand, stopping Anika and Missy in their tracks. “Wait here until I’m done.”
    Scarlett rushes ahead and is gleefully holding the door for us when we arrive at the office.
    â€œGood morning girls,” Mrs. Harris says with a friendly smile. “Please come in. Have a seat.”
    Scarlett invites herself along.
    â€œSo, I hear you have recently become entrepreneurs,” Mrs. Harris remarks.
    â€œEntrepren-what?” I say, confused.
    â€œYeah, I guess,” Rachel answers. “I mean, we have a product we’re selling, and we have investors.”
    â€œAnd a business plan,” I add.
    â€œHmm, well, taking all of that into account, I’d definitely say you’re entrepreneurs,” Mrs. Harris says with a little chuckle.
    â€œYes,” I say, “entre-pren-eurs … um … I thought you said something else. Yeah, we’re definitely entrepreneurs.” I like the way that sounds … so professional. “Would you like to see our stuff?” I add, pushing up my sleeve.
    â€œOh,” she says, gripping my wrist. “Yes, they are quite lovely.”
    Rachel’s face breaks into a smile; Scarlett looks beyond ticked off, and suddenly, I get it! We’ve been worrying for nothing. I know why Mrs. Harris invited us into her office. She’s the principal and the boss, and what do bosses want from their staff? Loyalty. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that Mrs. Harris plans to buy Wishbandz for all the teachers — if she gives

    them bracelets, they’ll feel like a special part of her team, and they’ll give her their everlasting loyalty and devotion. Smart lady! She obviously heard how long the lineup was and didn’t want to miss out. Wow, she’s totally cool for a principal. This morning just keeps getting better!
    â€œAhem …” Scarlett coughs, tapping a large book that’s found its way onto her lap.
    â€œOh, yes, Scarlett,” Mrs. Harris stammers, “I almost forgot.”
    The smile on Scarlett’s face has returned.
    What’s going on?
    â€œSo you girls call your bracelets Wishbandz?” Mrs. Harris asks.
    I beam. “Yes, with a z at the end.”
    â€œHow clever.”
    â€œAhem …” Scarlett coughs again as she shoves the open book toward Mrs. Harris, who suddenly looks annoyed.
    â€œWell, girls …” Mrs. Harris’s face softens. “I am very pleased with the amount of effort you have put into your project. You should be very proud of yourselves.”
    â€œWe are,” I answer.
    â€œBeing an entrepreneur is seldom easy. There are many obstacles that can pop up unexpectedly on your way to success.”
    I notice that Rachel is starting to shift around in her chair, and Scarlett has suddenly transformed into an evil feline again.
    â€œSo, I’m sorry to be the one to put up your first obstacle.”
    â€œOh, Mrs. Harris,” I interrupt, “you’re not our first obstacle.”
    â€œShhhhh, Hannah,” Scarlett snaps, “the principal has something very important to tell you.”
    â€œYes, unfortunately I do.” Mrs. Harris looks down at the book. “I’m afraid that it is against school board policy for students to sell goods for personal profit while on school property and during school hours. I’m sorry, girls, but you’re going to have to pack up your display immediately.”
    And just like that, it’s over.

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    The Show Must Go On
    â€œH annah !” I hear Mom calling from her

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