When I finally reach home, Scotty is glad to see me. Since I was too lazy to turn on the circuit breaker to turn the lights on in the ladies' room at the paper, I had used the facilities in the glow of the Exit sign. And so when I go into my bathroom and look into the mirror, I can't help but burst out laughing. I can't believe no one said anything to me. I look like a chimney sweep, a bad chimney sweep, who has destroyed her blouse, slacks and nails, to say nothing of giving her hair a complete filth makeover. I strip down and jump into the shower. Then I get out, put a towel around my head,
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