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Show transmitting, he realizes, a cool and distinct message, and when she leans against him and laughs he is certain of its meaning. When Dave returns the three of them talk, about Connecticut and South Dakota, about horses and cars and about Carol, Dave's wife and Morgan's friend, but Anne's old schoolmate and best friend "since forever." Then the three of them drive into Beersford, where they eat greasy fried chicken and sit in a honky bar; drink and listen to the Country and Western music. It is late when they return to the farm. Morgan is not surprised when Anne agrees to one last drink, but i^ surprised when Dave says nope not for me, you two go ahead, I'm going to bag it. When he has disappeared, Morgan and Anne study each other. They smile, drink their drinks, talk of little. In the end it is Anne who says she probably shouldn't try to drive; goes out to get her pillow. There is only one extra bed in the house. When she returns he offers it to her but she says no, that's not fair, he was the first guest. Then they can flip for it, he hears himself suggest, but she is nodding her head no, it's a big bed she says. We can share. It is all too easy; and when he climbs in beside her he feels they should talk. It is form he is subscribing to here, the way he is used to these things happening. First they will talk and then, maybe, if they both want, they will make love. Her back is to him. He reaches out beneath the covers and touches her shoulder, which is |