“You’re going to break her heart,” his conspirator said, and then chuckled.“Well then,” Darkni said, and fished into his purse. He retrieved...a coin of the same size as the one he’d given to the barmaid and pushed it to Ernest. “When you return, you could test your theory about the value of that coin in her eyes. You’ve certainly earned it.”He picked up the coin. “Doubt it’s worth half as much in my grubby fingers, but it might be worth just enough.”“Good luck.”With that, Darkni took his leave.. He agreed that the shoes I had on were nice…but not quite right for the black dress I was wearing. We make small talk as I wander around the store collecting shoes to try on. I can feel his eyes on me the entire time. I give Peter the shoes I want to try on and he excuses himself to get my selections from the back of the store. When he returns, he locks the door and turns the ‘Closed’ sign over. ‘I hope you don’t mind, but, since it is closing time, I decided to make sure that no one could. No more munching on twinkies while I drove, nor finishing off a six pack at home. It was a little depressing, knowing that I'd be missing out on my favorite foods.I had learned other things about my new body during the last few days as well. For one, I didn't need to sleep anymore either, which gave me a lot more free time than before. Not that I really had anything to do with it at the moment. Of course, not having a human body anymore, I didn't have to breathe or go to the bathroom anymore. Yes! Thank you, Enkland now has a substantial gold reserve."Sir Peter shook hands all round and TJ led him back to the boat bay and return to the Army Navy.He left behind a not quite stunned group. Skinny gave a short chuckle,"I should have warned you. He does work very fast. My great uncle Barnaby says Peter is the best administrator in the City.Now to more mundane things; do tell me about 'Nita and that little black thing. My great aunt has tremendous breasts and is always complaining."Clare.