True story: Growing up in Georgia, 2nd grade, 1960s.. there were 3 brothers who shared 2 pair of pants and they would alternate who stayed home from school.
I too, was surprised that so many found this scenario implausible! People react oddly for all sorts of reasons; usually something to do with their past. ‘Fear of success’ is a real thing, if one believes it will lead to a fall.
Yeah, like that’s all she could think of to do?