’ ‘Um,’ Little said. ‘You know they shoot deserters, right?’ ‘I’m not deserting,’ Gabriel said. ‘I’ll be back in time for the big ...ush. But even so, if we’re going over the top, then shooting me for being AWOL won’t be much difference, right lads?’ ‘God speed, then, boy,’ Grady said, shaking his head slowly. He lit another cigarette. ‘God speed.’ Then I thought that I was dreaming For right there in my sight Stood the German soldier ‘Neath the falling flakes of white And he raised his hand. Ruth put her hand on the old lady, and was instantly alarmed. "This isserious," she said. "This is the wasting disease, and I can only cure itpart of the time. Some who get it are beyond my help." She fed energyinto the woman, and finally smiled. "But this is within my powers. I canhelp, but it will take all day."Ruth spent the day feeding energy into the woman. In the early evening,the bulk on the bigger bed rose and went outside to piss. On returninghe saw Ruth, and ordered her to make him. .. yes... er... just for the party that is" I replied, looking away."Mmm, well by the time we've got you into a fairytale dress and done your hair and make-up, your own mother wouldn't recognise you" she promised.Around half a dozen girls had now gathered round and began to join in, chattering excitedly. "We'll help him pick out a dress... lots of pretty ribbons and lace... something really girlish... oh won't he look a darling in white silk... he'll need a veil to hide that red face... and. Philip reached out for his daughter, and Pam walked straight into his arms. He loved the feel of her swollen pregnant belly against his as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close to his body. Philip held Pam in his arms as their lips met in a kiss that could only be shared by two lusty lovers who had been apart from each other for far too long. His lips were on his daughter's and then Philip allowed his hand to move down between their bodies, unfastening the tie of Pam's robe and.