The Lonesome Quarter. Richard Wormser

“Lonnie’s sweet, but he isn’t a trained man. Tommy’s an expert in land management, and he says—”

      Vera Mae interrupted her. She felt awful tired. “Let’s put the lunch on, Dot. I’m sorry I got into a fight with you, and you married to Lon’s best friend.”

      “I can put the lunch on myself,” Dot said. “Go talk to the men.”

      Vera Mae waited, but Dot didn’t add, “It’s the only thing you’re good for.” She wasn’t that corny.