What the hell was that?" It's to prevent anyone from removing it from you, like Dorothy's ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz." I give her a perplexed l...ok. "You haven't seen that movie? It's a classic. I know it's old and you're young, but you must see it someday." Okay, if you say so," I reply."It's time to accept the pendant, Sara. I know you will be a worthy possessor. You will not be an owner, mind you; rather, it will own you until you pass it on. Use it sparingly and wisely for good. I had gone to the chancellor of our school and asked for a large favor. I asked that the school offer a full scholarship to Sue. The course I wanted to get her enrolled in was accounting and business management. Sue had shown a real aptitude for business. The chancellor, who was an old friend, arranged the scholarship. My wife and I had arranged to get Sue’s GED diploma, the scholarship offer, and assorted edible goodies together and bring them to Crocker’s store after closing time Friday. “You know, I knew you were coming to the party, I’d asked Leo to remind you, and I longed to see you again. I was hoping against hope that you would want me again and we wouldn’t be saying goodbye that night. My phone’s battery was flat so I didn’t get your messages until it was too late, or I’d have rushed to you.”A shadow crossed her face. “I had a really bad time when we found out it was Liam’s doing. I despaired of ever getting back with you, and when Tracy took up residence, that finished. The year ended with Mrs. Williamson getting a divorce, soon followed by her becoming Mrs. Seiger. The year was 1955. By 1960, Derrick was the father of two daughters, owned the shipping business, but was not monogamous.Fucking every pussy in reach seemed as if Derrick was getting revenge in life for losing Erika. On one occasion, he and Anita joined neighbors for a week long Caribbean Cruise. Derrick took the opportunity to join the wife for an hour in her stateroom while the neighbor's husband.