Excerpt of Pretty Is As Pretty Does by Debby Mayne

The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

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Priscilla Slater

We are thrilled to announce Piney Point High School's?
10 year reunion?on
June 7, 2003, at 7:30 PM
in Piney Point High's Newly renovated gymnasium.
Attire: Sunday best
RSVP: Laura Moss 601–555–1515
PS: There will be a pre–party
At Shenanigans in Hattiesburg
Starting at about 5:00 PM.

Wow. Ten years. As I read my high school reunion invita– tion a second time, I can't help but smile. Although I own one of the most successful businesses in my hometown of Piney Point, Mississippi, I've lost track of most of the people I gradu– ated with.

Knowing the people I went to high school with, this is going to be one crazy event—that is, if everyone attends. I'm not surprised Laura added a pre–party to the invitation. Her husband has never attended any social event before pre–partying his face off—even in high school. Pete Moss graduated with the distinct honor of high school lush, and as far as I know, he continues to hold that honor, which is ironic since I don't remember ever seeing Laura touching a drop of anything stronger than her mama's two–day old sweet tea.

Poor Laura.

I pin the invitation to the bulletin board beside the fridge. And for extra measure, I jot the date on my calendar. In pencil, just in case . . . well, in case something comes up.