“They had traveled the first four miles in silence when Billie finally spoke. “Why don't you spit out what is worrying you this morning. You was the one who said we were going to talk, and you haven't said two words since we started.” “Oh, sorry about that. I was just thinkin' about this mornin'. Ya know how ya said I should check out the single women in town. Morgan Johnson's one of them.” “Yes, she sure is,” Billie agreed. “Go on.” “Well, Miss Johnson waited on me when I bought staples at the ...Mercantile,” Bat said. “It occurred to me, she has been in that store for a good part of her young life. This was the first time I ever paid any attention to her. Ya know what I mean?” “Yes, I think so. Well, what did you think of her?” Billie asked, watching him toy with the horse lines. “I reckon all the years I've done business in that store I didn't noticed how reserved that woman is. She's cool as thick ice on a branch in the winter and all business. She's not one bit friendly,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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