She looked about nineteen or twenty. Blonde hair tied back in a messy ponytail. Mascara streaking down her cheeks. She stood next to a battered Honda with an empty tank, counting coins in trembling hands. Only about three dollars in quarters and dimes.
I’d already swiped my card at her pump before walking over. “It’s already running, sweetie. Can’t stop it now.”
“How much does he usually let you put in?” I asked, watching the numbers tick up.
Her face twisted. “Whatever these coins cover. Usually about half a gallon. Just enough to get home.”
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