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When I telephoned Abie and told her we had an update for her but needed to deliver it in person, she said it was fine if we came over for a while. Mom and Dad declined our invitation, so we took off in two cars. Rod followed me as he knew approximately where Abie lived but could not recall specifically seeing her house as I described it to him.
“Abie, I would like you to meet Rod Radcliff. Rod, meet the famous Abie Slaughter.”
“Stop that nonsense,” Abie said with a grin. “It is nice to meet you, Rod,” she said as they shook hands.
“I am thrilled to meet you, Abie. I watched some of your basketball games on television.”
“So, you’re a basketball fan, I gather?”
“Big time. You are like having a celebrity in our little towns.”
“On my, I hope not. Please don’t talk about my basketball
