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I’ve ever been since I’ve grown up. Money doesn’t mean you’re happy. Look at me, my whole family knew I was coming home. They haven’t seen me in a long time and what do they do? They send the hired help to meet me. When I get home, who is here? Again, the hired help. I love Della and Porter but they aren’t my parents or my sisters. See what I mean? Look how you were greeted. Your whole family showed their love and how glad they were to see you. Why Monty, if my Mother hugged and kissed me like yours did ...” Real tears came in his eyes as he poured another drink. He said, “When they get home my Mother will kiss me on the cheek and Dad will shake my hand. Dora will smile and say she’s happy to see me and Nat will kiss me. There won’t be love, just an act. I guess Nat really loves me in her own way.”
    Lamont really felt sorry for his friend. He didn’t know what to say except, “You could be wrong.” David drank his second drink, set the glass down, and said, “No, I’m not wrong. You’ll see. In my family money has taken over. Money means everything to them, there’s no room for love.”
    They heard a woman’s voice coming from the foyer. David made no attempt to move. Then they heard Porter’s voice, “David is home Mrs. Agar. He’s in the den.”
    Lamont looked up in time to see a very nice looking, middle aged woman, so different from his mother. She was dressed in expensive clothes, her hair looked as if she had just came from a beauty salon. She was about his mother’s age but she looked much younger. She smiled at David, leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek. She asked, “Have you been here long darling?” David answered, “Not long.” She looked at Lamont, “A friend of yours David?”
    “Yes Mother. This is Lamont Ellman, my best friend. He’s the best friend I’ve ever had.” Lamont said, “Glad to meet you Mrs. Agar.” David said, “Monty is going to spend Christmas with us.” Mrs. Agar replied, “That’s nice. Glad you could come with David.”
    Mrs. Agar went to the kitchen to tell Della there would be guests for dinner. Mr. Agar came home soon after his wife. Just as David said to Lamont, his father shook his hand and said he was glad to see him. After he was introduced to Lamont, he made them all a drink. Then he began talking about his business and the club.
    A little later Natalie came into the room. She looked very much like her mother. She threw her arms around David and kissed him. “I’m so glad to see you,” she replied. Natalie wasn’t beautiful but she was very attractive, neat, and cute. She looked around, it was then she saw Lamont, “Well, who do we have here?” David spoke, “Nat, my best friend, Lamont Ellman. Lamont, my baby sister.” “Hello Natalie,” Lamont said. She smiled, “Hello Monty. I’m glad you’re my brother’s friend.”
    They could hear voices in the living room. The guests had arrived. Natalie said, “Oh hell, I forgot we were having company. I must go get ready. Please excuse me.” She hurried out of the room.
    David began laughing at Natalie. He said to Lamont, “That’s my kid sister. She’s only 18. She graduates high school this spring. David looked up and saw Dora, “Here comes my big sister.” He barely had the words out of his mouth when she came into the room. The clothes she was wearing were very expensive. She looked like her father. Ralph was tall, very thin, dark hair and eyes, and wore a dark suit that didn’t fit very well. Dora held out her arms and hurried toward David. She kissed him and hugged him for a second. She said, “David, I’m so glad they finally let you come home.” Ralph held out his hand and grunted, “Yes, we are glad to see you.” When they were introduced to lamont, they both grunted, “hello.”
    At the dinner table, the women were in semiformal clothes and the men in suits and ties, except for David and Lamont. They were wearing their uniforms. After the main