—by popular demand, it’s the Ada-filled finale to Cutting Grass and Class and Cut Glass and Cats —

“Hey girl!  How’s my favorite sister today?”  Julian’s voice breezed through the entryway as he stepped, uninvited and unannounced, into his sister’s home.

“Uncle Julian!” squealed a voice, and six girls descended upon him and began systematically rifling his pockets.

Julian kept his head above their level with difficulty.  “Em, you vagabond, there’s nothing in my hat.  Macy, stop u...