Summary

George recalls childhood visits to the Rexall drug store which was owned by Lennos Bryant and his eccentric wife, Nadine, a registered nurse who served as the town's physician. George's father used to enjoy Nadine's antics and the visits were always fun-filled.

George recalls nights with his father when Betty was away and his father would tell him about his service in the South Pacific during World War II. George and his parents moved to Paris from Madison when George was 13 years old. George's father worked at the family lumberyard but fancied himself to be a bohemian, painting and sketching in his spare time. George recalls that his father had an even temperament which was in contrast to the more highly anxious traits of George and Betty.

George's father was encouraged by Betty to teach George to fish and his father's good-natured ways helped...