Guideline

The Guide always tried to follow the guidelines.

She knew her three-ring binder well, the corporate DNA of the world tour franchise. She knew the specs – where to put the t-shirts, when to sell the books, how many bathroom breaks to plan.

She knew the rules, the regulations, the meal plans, the costs and benefits.

What she didn't know – what really caused the trouble – was the power of the Vidalia onion in the hands of an onion lover.