The haircut was just an incidental part of her stake out. Lois is not one to let inconsequential things infere with her chase of a major scoop.
Tank! Don't be saying that - you know very well, and indeed have proselytized on these very mbs, about the earth-shattering importance of Lois's hair length.
I do think our gentle author meant to say:
"The stake-out was just an incidental part of her day. Lois is not one to let inconsequential things in[ter]fere with her chase of a major improvement in her hair cut."
Thanks for this story, Tank. Made me smile. And as always your Lois is so "Lois".
carol