. several times, in fact.”“My God! I think this is really going to be funny. These turkeys on the faculty have their heads buried in the sand. The... don’t know when they’re overmatched. And they sure are if they try to cross swords with you.”He changed the subject. “Seriously, about Rita ... Do you mind me talking to her?”Kelly smiled warmly. “Not in the least. You could do her a great deal of good. I’m not at all sure what’s in it for you, though.” His jaw dropped as she continued, “If you’re. Sheffield told me.Just before 5 o'clock, Ginny came into the store. Mr. Sheffield saw her and went over to talk to her."You're Ginny, aren't you? I can see why Jimmy is so taken with you. You are a very pretty young lady. You take good care of him. He's a great guy," Mr. Sheffield told Ginny."Yes, sir, I've always thought he was a great guy," Ginny told him with a little blush.At 5 o'clock, I got ready to leave, as that's my usual quitting time. The store is open till 6 o'clock, but we normally. . I mean, in the High Hills any tax gatherer who tried to take more than his rightful share would wake up some morning with his throat cut." That may be so, but these peasants ain't really fighters. When a troop of soldiers comes into your farm yard and tells you at the point of a sword how much they're gonna take, there just ain't much you can do about it. Between the King and the priests, they're lucky to have enough to eat even in a good year. Say, speaking of eats, there's still some stew. Not wanting her to feel rejected, I just stayed there wrapped in her arms, then the next song starts. The next song was an uppity pop song, and I whisper in her ear, ‘not as romantic as the previous one is it?’ I start to chuckle, as I pull away from her. Letting go of me, ‘yea, I…, I guess it is,’ she replies disheartened, as she pulls away and takes a step back. Her face has not risen up yet, and her lightly curled hair has fallen down around her hair. ‘What’s wrong, Katie?’ I ask concerned,.