Beth looked at Rivers and scolded, "You ought to be ashamed of yourself, getting in a fight and getting your pretty self all messed up. I declare, you need a keeper to look out for you " Without taking a deep breath, she hurried on. "Your shirt is ruined-and it's my favorite one too. Shame on you. Is this any way to celebrate my birthday?"' Rivers rubbed his chin, which was smarting a-plenty. "You know, Beth, I really didn't start this ruckus. It's...