Dana###
“Thank you Mrs. Stroud. Have a nice day.”
When the customer was safely out the door, Mama said to me, “I just love her; such a friendly woman and she and her husband both do so much for this little community.”
I just smiled and nodded.
“Okay Dana, spill it! What’s got you all smiles and happy today?”
“Nothing. It’s just a good day, is all.”
“Right...”
Mama obviously didn’t believe me. “I’m just excited to be here working with you,” I told her.
“Child, now I know you’re fibbing. As soon as your dad and Jesse are back from that equipment auction, you’ll be charging on out of here. I know you!”
She eyed me up and down and then ventured, “Does this have anything to do with Mel?”
“Why do you ask that?” I tried to sound non-committal but I could feel myself blush a little and M
