“so I told him we were a Bible study group.” No one said anything for a full fifteen seconds. Finally, Maryellen spoke. “You told your husband we’ve been reading the Bible?” “It rewards a lifetime of study,” Slick said. The silence stretched on as they looked at each other, incredulous, and then they all burst out laughing. “I’m serious, y’all,” Slick said. “He won’t let me come anymore if he knows.” They realized she was serious.
