1.   A cross-country drive in subzero-degree weather inspired Carmenina Parkhurst to invent an automatic motel clerk.

2.   The title is the name of a small town where the narrator, Leila, is a wife, a motel clerk and a prostitute.

3.   There are lengthy descriptions of a motel, a motel clerk, a motel room, a motel bath.

4.   When a motel clerk saw Shamila Friday morning, he recognized her from the flier and called authorities, Jones said.

5.   When the girl confided in a motel clerk about her situation, police were called.

6.   A motel clerk called police Tuesday morning saying a guest appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, Claremont Police Lt. Gary Jenkins said.