In this story, Rose is confronted by her roommate Billy, who accuses her of stealing his necklace. Despite her protests of innocence, Billy insists that he’s been watching her and believes she’s a thief. Rose is frustrated and explains that she has no interest in his necklace. She then reflects on a promise she made to her mother to be strong, finish high school, go to college, and find a job she loves. This backstory suggests that Rose is striving to make her mother proud, contrasting with the tension of the accusation and highlighting her desire to focus on her future rather than engage in conflict.