Working for a Living Chapter 4

"What do you like about this one?" a deep male voice standing behind her asked.

"The flowers are so beautiful and then for the picture to make so many of them on the print ... they are very interesting," she responded without turning towards the voice.

"But do you like the print, or just find it interesting?"

Turning now, "Oh, I like it very much."

Extending his hand, "I'm glad to hear that. I'm Clyde Robinson."

Laura smiled, realizing she was talking to the photographer. She studied his face, taken by his warm features and his friendly smile. She was surprised to note that Clyde was African-American, primarily because Idaho is a very caucasian state. "How about I fill your wine glass and then you show me which other photos you find interesting."

Laura laughed as she handed over her glass. She followed Clyde to the corner bar as he filled her glass. They wandered about with Laura pointing out a couple photos she also enjoyed and even pointed out a couple she didn't particularly find 'interesting'.

Clyde worked the room and answered questions about his art effortlessly as Laura walked with him. As the end of the showing neared, Clyde asked Laura if she would like to join him for a late dinner. When she agreed, he told her he needed a few minutes with the head of the art council and then she could lead him to dinner. Laura filled her wine glass and took a seat as she waited for Clyde. He returned about tweny minutes later, "Ready?"

He suggested a steak house so Laura took them to a brew pub and steak house a couple miles from her house. The place brewed it's own beer and cooked the best steaks in the area. Being a Saturday night, it was bit loud but they talked over the roar of the crowd. Clyde was from Florida so Idaho was a world apart for him. He was traveling around the west displaying his photos in a variety of galleries. It was part to expose his art and part to see a section of the country he had never visited. By the time they had finished dinner, the band had started playing in the bar. Clyde paid the bill and they grabbed their glasses and headed towards the music. The band was playing a blend of country and rock and Laura soon found herself on the dance floor with Clyde.