You had been sent to reform. Both girls and boys went there. You had a record with the police but not as long as others. You slept in rooms with bunk beds with another roommate. You learned Curley was going to be your roommate. You had heard of him before him being Tim Shepard’s brother and all. You went to the same school before reform, him being around your age. You were unpacking your few things when the door opens and he steps inside.

“Ain’t no way I’m roomed with a chick.” He scowls.