Boy Staunton makes a fortune during the Depression, because he specializes in providing cheap, bulky, comforting foods. His sugar business expands to include doughnuts, soft drinks, and a variety of cheap foods that provide a feeling of fullness and sweetness otherwise unavailable to the poor, starving masses. Boy's best-selling product is the vitamin-enriched bread he makes, which he promises to keep at a steady price throughout the Depression. Boy takes a lot of heat for being a rich capitalist, yet his cheap bread provides nourishing sustenance for many families during these tough years. His obsession with the Crown Prince remains strong, although his association with the man is nothing stronger than an annual exchange of Christmas cards. Leola has not faired well over the years. Her tennis and bridge lessons have come to.....
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