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Charlotte Harry Johnson grew up in city. They were neighbors as children, fell in love, and got married. They live in an apartment in their old neighborhood on the south side of town. They have two children, both boys. Harry is bus driver, and Charlotte is a waitress at a neighborhood restaurant.

Mr. Harley, their landlord, bought the apartment building back in the 1920s. The building is getting old now, and Mr. Harley wants to sell it and retire. A Mr. Chin wants to buy the building and make condominiums. He offered Mr. Harley $950,000 for the building. Mr. Harley wants to sell, but he's worried about the Johnsons. They're like family. He even knew their families before Harry and Charlotte were born. He knows they don't have the money to buy a condominiums. He says, "The boys are like my own grandchildren. What can I do?" o

Mr. Chin, of Chin Development Corporation, is very important force in the revitalization of the south side of town. His company rebuilt the old factory area-a forgotten section of town. His work is bringing new residents and business to the south side. The Chin Development Corporation wants to buy the old apartment building from Mr. Harley. Mr. Chin is offering him a good price for the building. Of course, after reconstruction, the value of the building will increase greatly. "These people don't seem to want progress or improvements. We have to bring new wealthier residents to the city to keep it alive". o