Karen: Are you at home or office? me: office me: got the coat Karen: OK, is dad going to take you to the funeral tomorrow? Is he planning to attend? 11:00 HP Methodist me: I'll have him drop me off me: or something me: will figure out ride situation later, talking to WSJ now me: okay, yeah, he'll take me me: and bring me back afterwards Karen: Is he planning to attend? me: to the minimum required extent, yes Karen: Good! But call me if he changes his mind and I can get you earlier, etc. I am going early, staying late. me: k Karen: I would like for you to stay long enough to speak to Mr. and Mrs. Casteel and Catherine, though, okay? me: of course Karen: There will be a little reception afterwards at the church where you can speak to them. me: okay, gotcha Karen: May I drop another winter coat over at your apt, I assume no one is there? me: not right now me: I'll get it from you tomorrow. Karen: I'll wait and get it to you on Saturday or Monday, then. Karen: PLEASE be sure to wear all the right clothes tomorrow. Everything was in that group -- dark suit, white shirt, gray tie, black socks, thin black belt, black shoes. Dress coat over all. me: of course