Telegraph Days: A Novel

by Larry McMurtry

  “Why not, Charlie?”

  He shrugged. “Once is enough to live your life through, ain’t it?” he asked.

  I wanted to get out and hug him, but Charlie turned and stumbled off.

  The Telegraph Lady came out and was the hit of the year. Of course, I was invited to the fancy premiere—but I didn’t go—and I was never tempted to see that picture.

  For once that well-known liar Charlie Hepworth had said something true.