A lot of things can be said about Merijoan; she spontaneous, certain, overbearing, intimidating, and manipulative. But she does have a high degree of common sense. When she got back to Harper with her boys and their wives, she didn't try to throw those girls directly into the fire of Harper life. She knew they would need time to adjust to the fresh air, clean living, and wholesome food that we have to offer here. So she set up a little time table to gradually adapt them to a greater life. One of the first things she had on her agenda was makeup. She started with Tanya Hyde, the one she favored the most, and had her wear a little less every day until she got down to the quantity that was the norm for the town. This was difficult for Tanya. She said, "I just feel naked without my makeup." Merijoan said she didn't understand since Tanya walked around naked on a stage in front of strangers. "I ain't never done it naked," replied Tanya. "Well ninety-nine percent naked." "No, mamma," said Tanya. "It was never more than ninety-eight percent."
Tomorrow: The Adjustment of Karl Buck's Wife
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