“And a lot of people have been known to take a boat ride during hot weather to get some outside air but not sweat to death. If you guys wouldn’t mind hosing me down before we leave, that would be great.” It actually didn’t sound bad, now that she’d mentioned it. “Good idea,” I said as we headed outside. “If we get caught, we tell Carter we’re playing wet T-shirt contest.” “As long as I get to win,” Gertie said. “You’re not winning if Carter’s voting,” Ida Belle said. Gertie shook her head. “The game is always rigged.”
