“But what are these for?” I pressed, waving the binder. Porn She held her license like she might a sign for the fundraiser carwash, and if Hattie looked like the girl next door, her expression held a challenging note. A young girl looked up at us, tanned and vibrant. “Why should I? The Bad Hoss was dark and cool and noisy. “Who do you think was vice-president of the Purity Club?” She started dialing. I put up my chin and prepared to bulldoze ahead. Navel piercings were common, and one woman had studs in her nipples. She reminded me somewhat of Stacey in her fey moments, when I’d felt she could lead me to some dark place inside myself where I might not emerge.
