" I told Walter "I don't really feel comfortable taking the class when there are engineers here that have been with the company for decades." "That's ...he problem!" Walter replied. "They all look at computers as voodoo; some kind of black magic. Don't worry about any of the others." and then, to sweeten the deal, he picked up my wife's picture and said "She really is quite stunning" and then added "Tell you what; how about if I cover the airfare for your wife to join you for the four days in. "I'm a shitty cook and I hate to do it." I'm pretty good," I said. I was. I'd been cooking at home quite a bit before we left."What is there?" I asked."I don't know," she said. "Looks like some hot dogs. And some potatoes. And some cans of shit over there in the cupboard."I opened the cupboard and saw a good supply of canned fruits and vegetables and chose a couple of cans of corn."You want to open those, I'll put some hot dogs on. Is there any cornmeal and some canned chili?" Yeah," she said.. He undid her leash, and helped her to stand. Carefully, he took her into the bathroom and got into the shower with her. He gently soaped her body and took a soft cloth to clean her. She was so tired, it was all so could do to stand. When he was sure she was completely rinsed, he turned off the water and wrapped her in a large towel. She was dazed as he guided her back into the bedroom, gently laid her on the bed, and covered her with a soft blanket. Eric turned off the lights and slid in next. ?Then, two years ago I began to take anew interest in you. ?I am now in aposition to help you again.? Dominic sat back suddenly as the waiter arrived. ?Butthis is all a bit much to learn at once. Here is our first course.? Both ofthem were silent as they were served. After the waiter left Dominic began tospeak again, and as the time passed Michael began to form the opinion that hewas telling the truth. It was clear that Dominic was a strange man, and heldmany secrets. But Michael was a.