TRICK RIDER OR CLOWN

Dust boiled as horses, cars, and people made their way into the rodeo grounds. I silently urged Dad to hurry and park, so I could join my hometown folks and furnish some entertainment. He took his sweet time finding a place with enough room for the car and trailer. Finally, we unloaded Chigger and Shorty. Before Mother left to go sit in the stands, she and Dad discussed when she was t...