I had packed the swim-suits in my case, since my son had insisted on stuffing his duffel with his camping gear. We also brought a large trunk for our ...tay. There was a washer-dryer, but it was a compact one-piece unit, and I didn't want to wear it out.I took the master-bedroom, and Jim was bunking in the spare room. We left their daughter's room alone. I was changing into my bikini, when the door burst open, and Jim walked in. I was in the middle of just putting my top on. So those firm. " (I saw Gareth give us both a quizzical look but he didn't make any comment.) "I suggested that she take a break for the day, do some thinking and that sort of thing. In return for which, I said I'd come in and help out in her place, if that's OK?"We both agreed that it was, though I could tell that Gareth was now retrospectively curious about where Debbie had been – this morning and, I guessed, last night, too. Well, he'd find out – or not – soon enough. I didn't really feel like talking. It seemed to pay good money but the winter time had to have sucked.“I didn’t see a wedding ring.” I pointed out, plopping the rest of my biscuit in my mouth.“Can’t wear jewelry here.” she laughed, “Probably get stolen anyway.” and sighed, “Plus, you could get it caught on something if you have to wrestle an inmate.”“Wrestle a lot of them do you?” I asked, drinking the last of my juice.“Not really.” she admitted, “You’re the only excitement I’ve had here.” and punched me in the arm, “So. I took a purse from him and hanged it over myshoulder. I had no pockets because I was wearing leggings and Ray had nopockets because he was in the flapper dress. I took a tissue folded itto make the sharp edge wetted it with my tongue and cleaned around hislips. Then I reapplied the lipstick and corrected eyeliner."Keep your hands away from your face, OK," I offered."Yes, mom." He was impossible.There were two teachers at the entrance to the dancing hall."Oh! Mr. Fisher, you've made it!" the.