Said she was surprised to have me show such good judgment.

Course she didn't really mean she was surprised," he hastened to explain, evidently fearing that even an old friend like Jed might think he was criticizing his idolized daughter.

"She was just teasin' her old dad, that's all.

But I could see that Charlie kind of pleased her.

Well, he pleases me and he pleases the cashier and the directors.