All you can do is play it by ear. I know you'll handle this sensitively, so do what you think is right. Make sure his leaving is on good terms. My und...rstanding is that he's very well liked by the staff. We should acknowledge that in some meaningful way." Of course. I'll consult with a couple of the senior ladies here and then talk to Don. I'll do my best to make this go smoothly." That's all I ask, Son. He's a very old friend and a good man. I want what's best for him." I'll get going on it. Of the clerks, only one was female and she was not as professionally dressed as the guys. All of the guys were wearing a button up shirt, tie, slacks, and dress shoes; but the young woman was wearing a white blouse that seemed cut for her shape, especially in the breast area, and a short black pleated skirt that constantly threatened to show off more than just her amazing legs. Her feet were adorned by very attractive black pumps. Even with the pumps the girl was shorter than most of the women. " I agree with you Jim. Doing something like that would not be right. I promise that I will not place a compulsion in her mind to force her into such a relationship. In fact, I will go one step further and promise you that I won't place such a compulsion in your mind either." Alright then Cathy, I agree to meet this woman, and if there is a natural attraction, then I will let matters take their course." If there is nothing else Jim, I need to get back to my studies. I will talk with the three. There was no sense in trying to keep a conversation if they couldn't understand each other. She could feel his eyes on her the whole time. It was very disturbing. They travelled for about half an hour and they reached what seemed to be a heliport. They left the car and he led her to a helicopter standing a few yards from them. Its engines were already functioning and ready for takeoff. She became even more upset. How far away was the palace? She felt so far from home, so far from safety. He.