She also told them in no uncertain words that if
she were entitled to be Valedictorian, then she wanted to be
Valedictorian, and that was that.
She got it, and the theretofore man-dominated Methodist Asbury
got an unexpected social shock to its sturdy limestone
foundations.
Rumor hath it even that one of the old buildings took a decided
list to the south and had to be shored-up. More shoring was to be
had as the years passed . . . .
Cordially,
FINDING 'THE BEST PLACE TO EAT' ON THE ROAD
March 15, 1953
Mrs. Lacy Stoner
Holly Bluff, Mississippi
My dear Mrs. Stoner,
A week ago, just about this time, Frank and I were arriving at
the Stoner homestead in far-off Holly Bluff--home of pecky
cypress at its best, and Frank was getting a second look at his
beloved paneling. . . Frank is well-pleased with his lumber
purchases, and with the trip generally. But coming up from your
home . . . he was like an old mare headed for the barn. . .
We made Cairo, Ill., just before dark. As we started into town, I
said, "Let's stop and eat at some good place." Frank said, "All
right. I'll look for a good place as we go through." Pretty soon
we were out of town. It had been raining off and on, and now it
began in rather good earnest.
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