Jacqueline had expected her answer, but she had still hoped that Maria would lie.

If Maria lied about studying at college, Jacqueline could arrange to have someone reveal the truth and then trash her. It was a shame that

Maria was so honest.

Jacqueline was a Little disappointed.

Jacqueline definitely wouldn't just let Maria go, so she pressed, "Why don't you go to college? Is it because you didn't do well in you SAT?"