Chapter Fifteen
Even Myrtle had to admit that the New Year’s Eve party was nicely staged. There were glittery stars hanging from the ceiling of a large activity room and there was a table of noisemakers and party hats. Another table held champagne cocktails for the countdown and there was a table with a variety of different foods, including black-eyed pea salsa (black-eyed peas being vitally important in the South for good luck in the New Year), mini quiches, cheese in crescent rolls, and artichoke dip.
Myrtle and Miles both paid a Greener Pastures attendant for admission and Miles appeared to be determined to get his money’s worth as he loaded a plate full of food. The lights were slightly dimmed to provide atmosphere, but not enough to create hazards for the guests. A large screen tele
