CHAPTER 30
"Huh?" was all I could manage, proving I wasn't as fast on my feet as Herb imagined. "Is that true?"
Herb shrugged and the rest of them nodded. Tillie was busy eating, using my forms packet as a placemat.
"Then why did you come today?" I asked them. "Was there a misunderstanding? If so, I'm sorry I wasted your time."
Luke flashed a dazzling smile and I could see why he was such a hit with the ladies. "Waste of time? This is the most fun I've had all week. Now that we broke the ice and all, want to hear a joke?" He drummed his long fingers on the table in anticipation.
I was skeptical. "Is it rated G, as in safe for grandmas?"
"Not on your life." He grinned.
"Then the answer is no, Duke--I mean, Luke." I grabbed a handful of grapes from the bowl and ate one. "Let's start o
