The Genius Girl Her Family Sold for a Son

My twin brother's SAT scores cleared the college-admissions cutoff, and that same day, our parents booked the biggest five-star hotel in town for a lavish college celebration party.

My mother caked my face in heavy makeup, put me in a red gown, and stationed me at the hotel entrance as the hostess.

She held a sash so red it hurt to look at, and without a word she looped it over my head.

The gold lettering read: In joyous celebration of Earl Swanson's admission. With deepest thanks to his teachers.

"Today is your brother's big day. You're his sister, so you'll help hold up appearances."