NARRATIVE of WARD COURIER

March, 2010

SOUTH WALES, SALAMANCA, and ELLICOTTVILLE, NY

Lys pulled into my driveway at noon on a misty Saturday. Her ride surprised me: a well-used Subaru hatchback. I know that's a good ski-car - good in the snow, and with back seats that fold flat to hold skis. But Lys had a thing for high-rolling wagons. Beamers. Audis. Vettes. I even saw her in a Jag once. I assumed the car of the moment was part of whatever cover she was ...