“Yea, well right now it's best if she don't find out. I'm just about ready to record Southside of Houston. If things go well, we'll get us a big 'ol place,” Dennis said. “Just you, me, the baby, and Streak, of course-- the alley cat!”

   They laughed.

   Then Alice looked down. “Dennis, all this talk about Hollywood and TV shows-- it's kind of scary. The kids at school seem to know all about you and me. They're asking for your autograph. It's almost too much for me to handle.”

   “Well, I'm a little overwhelmed by it all myself,” Dennis said, “but people make hit records and have nice careers in show business. And like Lonny says, 'beats flipping bur...

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