JARRETT’S CONCERN OVER Irvy’s continued absence only got worse. He popped out with it anytime it crossed his mind. Which was far too often and always at the most inappropriate times!
“How come Irby don’t kiss you like he used to, Jo?” Jarrett demanded two evenings later. “He didn’t kiss you once when we was over Uncle Lloyd’s. And he didn’t kiss you goodbye eider! Don’t he lub you anymore? Don’t he like us?”
“He likes us, Jar. Don’t worry about it, okay. He still misses Matt.”
“I miss Matty too! But I still kiss you! I still like Irby too! He let me hab Matty’s car! But I still like all the buddies!” A considering pause then, “‘Cept Aunt Willa, and Aunt Wanda, and Aunt Dorene, and Turdy, and Tina, and Uncle—”
I nearly busted a gut right there but I cut in, “Okay, Jar, I get the picture
