“And, for that matter, the first time I saw him. I was riding the biggest catfish in the county. Only saw him for a minute, though, catfish being what they are, and this one in particular bucking and bouncing like a bronc who’s positively against the idea of being broke. “That fish and me was under the water again before I could holler out so much as a ‘Good day,’ but even in that short a time I could see that Bill, riding some gorgeous stallion for all he was worth, was one to be reckoned with.... “Now, you might be asking yourself, ‘What is it with that Slewfoot Sue? Why is she a-riding on a catfish, for Lord’s sake?’ “All I can tell you is it’s a sight better than riding a broom around a kitchen and picking up after a man. And I have always loved a challenge. “I saw him for the second time at the county picnic on Independence Day. There was everything there, just like you’d expect. Corn on the cob, sweet melons, beans dripping with molasses, slabs of barbecue, hunks of cornbread soaking up honey, and chilies so hot, felt like the roof of your mouth was blown right off.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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