Chapter 132

Mitchell spoke to Christine briefly and then turned to the crowd. "That's it for me tonight, folks. The band was supposed to finish at eleven. Thanks for being so kind toward our efforts and being such a great crowd. Remember this group, 'The Rising Tide' the next time you need a band. They're a great band and a great bunch of guys.

"Tomorrow Christine, her sisters, and I Will be doing a promotion for 'Lady in Red' swimsuits and formal wear at JC Penney at the Riverside Mall on Fourth Street. We'd love to see all of you stop in. The profits from this venture go toward a new wing on the local hospital in Highland. I've spent a fair amount of time there lately and they're very good, but short on rooms. We'd appreciate any support you can give us."

The crowd began to leave as Mitchell introduced Christine to the members of the band and thanked them for letting him jam with them. They insisted that they should be thanking him.

"Where and when did you get so good with the guitar and with