IV

A NONFAN’S REACTION

“No, no, no, you did not,” Flossie muttered when she saw me. “What is wrong with you, boy?”

“Flossie,” I said as nicely as I could, “I think I know a little bit more about fashion than you. This is vintage Westwood. It cost a pretty penny on eBay. Any teenager, in any state, will immediately recognize how cool this is.”

“If you say so. Mmm-mmm.”

“Are you going to drive or play Fashion Police?”