’ ‘I daresay we’ll all love to read that dear. We all read one of her much earlier acclaimed books, ‘The Mandarins’.’ ‘Yes and he said w... might enjoy Simone’s ‘All Men Are Mortal’. Lorna said, ‘You really learnt quite a lot in interacting with him in such a short time dear. May we ask what did he learn about you?’ ‘Oh he asked what was I studying at college beside advertising and communications and did I like dressing up and going to parties. He hoped I didn’t get too drunk too often and wasn’t. Mandy” like I was a therapist on call for her service when needed. Surprisingly I grew to like her and eventually I discovered I enjoyed munching her carpet when she was receptive to female on female companionship in the nocturnal hours.The other female patient was still in her teens but she had eyes that looked they had been in a combat zone and she was a survivor that never gave up the ghost. Her name was Ruth and she wore a Star of David around her neck to show her faith. For a girl with a. So did I."Bennie was being encouraged by Jane Edwards. Of course she was much younger than Mirosa and carrying a lot less weight. On the other hand, she hadn't had much physical exercise in months, perhaps years. On the treadmill she did better than the older woman, but not much. Jane also showered with her, but was careful to keep it non-sexual.At breakfast, Mirosa was surprised to be given an, admittedly small, high protein meal. As she picked up her cutlery, Bert touched her on the shoulder.. She looked good. A little disheveled, but happy and alert. I was glad I didn’t have to catch the Airporter. Dawn drove me back to my apartment. She was one of those people who like to talk and drive at the same time. She chattered aimlessly about her job and the heat, but mostly about the heat. ‘Do you have air conditioning in your apartment?’ she asked. ‘I’m afraid not.’ ‘Uh-oh.’ She was right. Inside my room it was hot and stuffy. I invited her in and offered her a glass of ice water. She sat.