My Daughter Went to the Father Daughter Dance Alone Until a Dozen Marines Walked In

rank and ceremony but a real one, with warmth in it.

“Miss Katie,” he said. “I’ve been looking for you.”

Katie stared at him. I do not think she had ever been addressed by a general before, but even if she had, I think this particular moment would have stopped her regardless. She looked at the uniform and at his face and at the men standing behind him continue reading …