Page 29 of Victory Lap

Ash

the dog survives. i checked the last page first. i’ve learned things about this community

Mueller

wait. the keeper? the gloves guy?

Ash

a LIGHTHOUSE keeper

Kowalski

disappointing

Novák

my mother says lighthouse books are always sad. she has begun preparing

Ash

she’s not wrong but the dog survives. everybody hold on to the dog

separate agenda item. the other club held a live event at the pavilion. index cards. exhibits. a SPEECH. i’m not jealous. i’m taking notes

Kowalski

what notes

Ash

event notes. we’re going to hold our own event. bigger. a gala. a literary gala

Mueller

what happens at a literary gala

Ash

it’s a gala. about literature. details are forming

Kowalski

venue. budget. date

Ash

kowalski asking the REAL questions. this is why you’re membership secretary now

Kowalski

noted

Soucy

i have completed my review of this club. findings. the snacks are strong. the rules are decoration. the discussion questions are feelings wearing costumes

Ash