Winston McElroy: The brother-in-law

Dear Fred,

Things are absolutely wonderful here with Arnie and Flo. A couple of better relatives you couldn't ask for. We've had some great times together, and they've asked me to stay on here permanently. That is, if it's okay with you. You can join us here when your tour is over. I'll write more when we've worked out the details.

Love,

Ginny

There, that's over, and it wasn't so bad after all. Anyway, why should I try to explain the way things are here in a letter. There'll be plenty of time for that when he comes. And if I can't make him see the light, I know Flo has a few tricks that should do the job nicely.

Ginny stamped the envelope and sealed it and opened the door to walk to the post office. As was normal now, her ever-constant companion was by her side before she could leave the porch.

He rubbed his big, furry head against her bare leg as she walked in the summer heat, nuzzling her as a low whine slipped from his mouth.

"Good boy, Novlik! Good boy… We've got quite a night planned for you, big fella…! Gus is bringing a young Eskimo girl from Yellowknife over… and who knows, maybe if you're real good… there just might be a big surprise for you!"