At my daughter’s wedding, my son-in-law ordered me…

face for any sign that she knew this wasn’t true. But she believed him.

She wanted to believe him. When did I say that?

I asked carefully. Last week when you two talked by the south pasture, Alan said you seemed relieved to have someone to share the burden with.

I remembered that conversation. Alan had cornered me while I was checking the fence line, continue reading …