In those days, I was slim myself, reasonably handsome and 25 years old. I was definitely hip, riding a motorcycle to my assignments, with a ponytail t...at hung halfway down my back. She was a clerk in the Circulation department.I noticed Erin soon after I started at the newspaper. We joked and chatted over the weeks. Okay, I'll admit that I found reasons to go downstairs and pass by her desk in Circulation when she was there. I doubt that I was fooling anyone.For the first several months I. At just that moment I think I hear my mother loudly say, "Connie we're home."I have not yet recovered and am unable to answer.Before I know it, she is standing in the bathroom. I freeze and the water cascades down, washing away the soap. The steam has fogged up the glass to the point that we cannot see each other."Connie, I came in because I want you to know we are home. Did you not hear me the first time?"Catching my breath, I reply, "Oh, hi mom. I thought I did, but was not sure. I will be. You know the one, don't you? That look they get when anadult is forced to act and do something they had not planned on by a youngerperson.Barb said, "MOTHER!"Rita then said, "Julia, I think we should take Rachel and Barb upstairs toRachel's room and then say what we have to say straight out." Grace sort ofsnuck away and I noticed she went into Harriet's office/library.Harriet said, "Ok kids, let's go upstairs and talk this all out."Barb took my hand and looking me in the eyes said, "Rich, I. Unko is pose me dekh kar mera auzaar andar pant me hillne laga. main kuch der tak unko nihaarta raha tab hi wo meri aankhon ke aagey chutki bajaate hue boli kahan kho gye bete? Fir wo mera haath pakad kar andar jaane lagi andar dakhil hote hi mujhe ek bahut hi khoobsurat ladki nazar aayi jiski age kareeb 18, 19 saal ki rahi hogi wo midi pehne hue thi aur surat se bahut paresaan nazar aa rahi thi aunty ko dekhte hi unse lipat gayi mummy kahaan chali gayi thi aap main ghabra rahi thi. aunty ne.