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"I grant a second unsolicited wish that another makes for you."

I turned my purse out, trying to find my badge which had vanished.

“My badge is missing, Sir.”

“Lucille, I have one for you, that Bobbie Jo turned in when she quit.”

I took my place at the register, wearing the cast off badge.

“Thank you, Sir! Have a glorious day!”

“I hope you enjoy your ride home on the Cannonball, Bobbie Jo!”

Afterward, the train pulled into the junction, Petticoat, Junction!

Betty Jo waited with my swim suit at the base of the water tower.