We discussed many things, including Cynthia, who would be coming to stay the following day. Mommy was complaining bitterly about her.

Apparently, all had changed when Cynthia realized that Mommy wouldn't have much money. Their everlasting friendship seemed to end overnight and now Mommy hated the idea of having to see Cynthia at all. "I now realize she had no intention of inviting me to New York," she said resentfully.