Forty Thousand Dollars and the Deed to Maple Avenue Bakery

computer screen. “The bakery taxes are six months past due, and the foreclosure list was certified last Tuesday.”

I leaned against the wooden counter, my hand resting near the brass railing. “There must be a grace period. We have run this bakery for over thirty years.”

“The state law is very clear on commercial properties,” Mrs. Gable said, finally looking continue reading …