Publisher's Synopsis
Henry Logan and Melissa Jones have recently begun spending a lot of time together, and Melissa says she thinks she's falling in love with him. They have lunch together daily, and for the last week they have spent every evening either walking to the park or dancing on the roof of a department store. Melissa would like him to kiss her, but Henry is stoic and cold. He lives his life by principles that he won't violate, although she tries to get him to do so. She wants his affection, and she boldly encourages him to give her some. Henry is 19, and so is Melissa. He has been looking for a job since graduating 13 months ago. He applied for 15 jobs online and didn't get a single interview. He is discouraged, and he has lots of time on his hands. He has grown terribly cynical over the past year. Every day he goes to The Bean Bag, a coffee shop downtown. He sits alone at the same table reading several newspapers. He loves to read the news. He's interested in politics and economics. He's a libertarian, and he believes in living by principles. He was a loner at school. Melissa comes to the coffee shop at noon every day to see him. She sells shoes at a nearby department store. She is attractive and energetic. She is obsessed with romance, and loves fashion, music, and poetry.
