“So you see, Mopp? You have to come with us, if only for moral support.”
“You could take Mr. Cooper.”
“We could, but he happened to mention to JT that he’s got work.”
Mopp knew he was weakening. He would like to go, but… He cleared his throat. “I don’t have any clothes.”
“Good grief, are you a girl?”
“Thaddeus!” Rush frowned at him.
“What?” Tad tried for innocent, and to tell the truth, Mopp thought it was about the cutest thing he had ever seen.
“Don’t be rude. Mopp, if you’d do us the honor of accompanying us, I would be very grateful. You and I are about the same height and size. I think I have a suit that should fit you.”
“That’s very kind of you. I’ve never been to Atlanta.”
“You’ll love it!” Tad almost bounced in his enthusiasm. He might think Mopp was a girl, but right now
