“By God, are you drunk?” Mrs. Lakesmith leaned forward and sniffed the air.
“I hardly see the amusement in such a claim.” Milfred was put off.
“Darling, I hardly expect the Longhorns to be engaging in solicitous behaviors such as drinking alcohol,” said Mr. Lakesmith in the lady’s defense.
alcohol
Mr. Longhorn’s eyes shifted over to his wife and mother. “Let me have some of that punch.”
“Really, I always say…” Milfred raised her voice a bit more loudly to redirect the attention back to herself. “The only purpose of an education is to compensate for a gross deficiency.”
Mr. Longhorn choked on the punch.
“Our daughter has her opinions!” Mr. Lakesmith laughed, “Doesn’t she, old man?” He slapped a hand on Mr. Longhorn’s back. “And what’s this I hear about a safari heading over to A
