Spending Money by Mia Lowry

Whenever Mom gave us money to spend on sweets/treats at the local Circle K down the street from our old Yuma house. Suzie and I would rush in and out with our goodies. However, Mary would take forever. Finally, in frustration Mom would walk into the store to see what was taking so long. She said she would see her standing in front of the candy section with arm held out in front of her. She had one hand in a cup shape and the other moving around 2 pennies as she was trying to decide what she could buy with those last 2 cents. YES! You could actually purchase candy in those days with 2 cents. If I remember correctly you could get a jolly rancher or some Bazooka Bubble Gum (the ones with the little comic strip in it).