Mary, I hope the story approach didn't prove too disappointing.
Plain Jane, thank you, and welcome to the MB.
Patrick, unfortunately, you are probably right about the Tattler and the Whisperer -- if they should catch wind of Clark's visits, they undoubtedly would portray an innocent act in such a salacious, fallacious manner. And it is a sad commentary on our society that these rags' RL counterparts not only make enough money to stay in business, they apparently make enough to justify their getting prime real estate near stores' cash registers.
Laura, thank you for leaving feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Joy,
Lynn