Jacob laughed. In a sad way, she had a point. Everyone in every aspect of life was recognized if you got paid. At least you existed. Whereas if you weren't paid, you were homeless or just ignored by the system.

"If you don't have anything to do, I can lend you a book or something," Jacob said, trying to be useful. "I mostly have law books and travel books, but I might be able to dig up an Agatha Christie or two."