A Girl Named Kiri

"Was that supposed to be a compliment?" Harper asked.

Tasha nodded so vigorously it looked like her head might pop right off.

Harper paused for a moment, then lifted her right hand, thumb sticking up, and waved it slowly in front of Tasha's face.

"Here, copy me."

She spoke slowly, pointing at her own hand. "This means 'good job' or 'awesome'."

Tasha blinked.

She raised her small hand, a little clu