The $60 Washing Machine That Changed Everything I Thought About Being Broke

with silver hair pulled back in a neat bun and cautious eyes.

“Yes?” she said, her voice polite but wary.

“Hi,” I said, suddenly feeling awkward. “Does someone named Claire live here?”

Her expression shifted to suspicion. “Who wants to know?”

“My name is Graham,” I said quickly. “I think I bought your old washing machine. From the Thrift Barn?”

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