"Congratulations," the clerk said sternly, without a smile. "You passed. Go over there to have your picture taken."
Seth did as he was told, and a few moments later, he had his first driver's license. As he walked over to where his mother was waiting, flipping through a magazine, the blonde girl smiled and waved slightly as he passed.
"So, who's your friend?" Victoria asked, indicating the blonde girl who was still looking at him.
"No one," Seth said without smiling. "No one I know."
"Oh," Victoria answered and she could tell the way he said it that the subject was closed. "Well, let's see it!" Victoria said excitedly, talking about his driver's license. He held it out to her and she admired his picture, and then added, "Congratulations," as they walked out to the car. Victoria thre
