”Sharri tried to stay off the subject of my marriage as much as she could and we chatted about loads of other things as we worked. After a while the...painkillers kicked in and I was able to move around a bit better and was beginning to feel like I might actually manage the whole shift.Our shift was due to finish at one but by half past twelve we were done with the breakfasts and were able to relax until the second shift got in. I was dreading the lull as Sharri would have more time to nag me.“So. Laurel played her harp and flute, having fun with the flute, she chuckled and laughed to herself as the night wore on. Finally going upstairs Laurel changed into her nightdress and went to Alex room only to find Ruckle asleep in a chair, Laurel knew the only time Ruckle stayed up waiting for Alex was when he had gone out for the evening, Laurel left and went home to Zinmer.Ruckle woke up when Alex came in looking tired and harassed "Miss Laurel popped in then left" Ruckle told Alex as he helped. I spluttered a minute ... dealer?I was getting ready for a full bore inquisition, when Karen parked and left us stranded.“Band practice,” she said.She walked over to the new house, banged on the door and opened it.“Sally! Practice!”An extremely attractive Spanish young lady stepped out the door, hugged Karen and the two walked east toward the Avocado ... great ... just great, David ... you’re already calling the garage by its color. The pair were half way across the pasture when a car came. " Oona's Mr Boylan Siralways carried the slightest inflection of playful mockery."Ooo God I hope he won't laugh at me." I was so excited I was actuallyworried that I was going to wet myself, I mean I just seemed to be dampor moist down there! Just for fun we had played dress up or at least Ihad with Oona's thrilled connivance. Oona always kept spare clothes inour bathroom and now I was wearing them and they kind of fit, I mean notlike they fit Oona but actually better than my ordinary.