My favorite novels in childhood centered on the character of Betsy Ray, who was determined to be a writer. As a freshman in high school, she also became boy-crazy, crushing on seemingly every male in her vicinity. Eventually, most of those boys became “merely” friends. One, Herbert Humphreys, told Betsy everything about his flirtations and romances, which Betsy concluded was hard on her ego, but good for her ambitions. She dubbed Herbert her “Confidential Friend,” CF for short, and they settled into a lifetime friendship.
Terry Teachout, 1956-2022
Terry Teachout, 1956-2022
Terry Teachout, 1956-2022
My favorite novels in childhood centered on the character of Betsy Ray, who was determined to be a writer. As a freshman in high school, she also became boy-crazy, crushing on seemingly every male in her vicinity. Eventually, most of those boys became “merely” friends. One, Herbert Humphreys, told Betsy everything about his flirtations and romances, which Betsy concluded was hard on her ego, but good for her ambitions. She dubbed Herbert her “Confidential Friend,” CF for short, and they settled into a lifetime friendship.