I chaired charity dinners.
I attended hospital fundraisers.
I donated winter coats every December.
But I liked poverty best when it arrived as a number on a spreadsheet.
Not standing on my imported rug.
Daniel knew that.
That was why the expression on his face irritated me so much.
“Ruth has been sleeping behind the old Greyhound terminal,” he said. “The outreach center is full tonight.”
“Then get her a hotel.”
“She doesn’t have identification.”
“Use your assistant.”
“I already tried.”