It is important to remember when reading Adam Smith or even when just thinking about Smith that the era that he lived in, we're not talking about poverty in a day when it meant not enough bedrooms for the kids, an old car, a black and white television. We're talking about a whole world where poverty meant not enough to eat.
Peter leans forward and looks into my eyes. "The serum will go into effect in one minute," he says. "Be brave, Tris. " My heart begins to race. Why would Peter tell me to be brave? Why would he offer any kind words at all?