Well, Martha by Mail #3 has arrived at my house. She surprised me by
arriving before my 'company is coming' cleaning was done. I must say
(having heard certain rumors) I was amazed at her graciousness when
she offered to go do some shopping, giving me time finish up. She
returned ecstatic over a great deal she got on a one-of-a-kind
handmade quilt. The pattern, stitching and detail exquisite, and I
must say the quilt was beautifully made. She spread it out on the
guest bed and while we were ooohing and aaahing over it, the dog
trotted in and before I could do anything, jumped up on the quilt . .
. . . what is it about a brand new white quilt that makes a dog
nauseous? I don't have to tell you that the poop really hit the fan.
No matter what I said, despite my grovelling and offers to repay her
and clean the quilt, she refused to be soothed and insisted on
leaving. So she packed up and I drove her to the Post Office where
she picked up her first class ticket and left.

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