Misty Pearl

In Dawson’s Glen, mommas keep close eyes on their daughters and daddies are assumed to have a shotgun handy. Them’s just the the rules of engagement, but the young men cheerfully take their chances anyhow. Floyd’s just some boy who growed up in a holler, and not all that keen on hard work and application. He also has this magic phone number, and a souvenir postcard from the lady herself. Her name is Misty Pearl, and if her story don’t quite add up that’s fine with the boys. For she has considerable skills otherwise. A short story.