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Article: South of lookout mountain.(Short story)
- Article from:
- The Southern Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
- Author:
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BADGER CATCHES CRUNCH THE LATEST of gravel sees a multicolored and Volkswagen van pull up to the porch. Careful not to show too much interest, she calls out, "The Gizmobus is here."
After several relays of the news, feet pound down the main stairway, along the hall, out of the kitchen. Badger's older brother Bell leads the delegation as these are all his guests. The screen door slams repeatedly. Without looking, Badger savors her mother's mild exasperation. Poor mother, she asks so little, and gets even less.
Outside, the others crowd around the van. Jacob, Alex, Trey, and Nia pile out while Puck checks the portable beach on top.
A fount of ...