The Sister-in-law Who Loves to Take Advantage

My sister-in-law, Ellie Cooke, was notorious for being a freeloader.

She'd ask me to cover her utility bills when she couldn't pay them.

She'd have me pay her property management fees.

This time, she had her eye on a dress that cost twenty thousand dollars, and she turned to me again.

I said, "Ellie, if you like it, just buy it."

She was thrilled and, afraid I'd change my mind, she ripped off the price tag and put the dress on right away.

But when it came time to pay, it was my turn to disappear.