Chapter 2When I awake, I'm lying on a bed, with my head a little elevated on avery soft pillow. I'm no longer bound; my arms and legs are free, which...s I slowly comprehend it, feels wonderful. And, as I try to get mybearings and understand what's going on, I first realize that I'm alive,which is a shock in itself as I was sure, regardless of what I was told,that I was going to die. At least I hope I'm not dead, but I have noidea where I am. I just take several breaths and relax for a moment. " So what? So did you." But you're a girl!" And what's wrong with being a girl?" she demanded."You shouldn't just go around taking your shirt off in front of people." I didn't. It's just you and me, Jeff. No one else is watching." But I can't ... I can't put my hands on you like this." I thought you were the one who wanted to give me a back rub." I did. I do, I mean." Jeff, it's just my back. It's not like you're going to touch my boobs or anything," she giggled."I know, but..." Unless you want. Duncan is a merchant and ship chandler with sufficient means to support us.This leaves me with the sad task of bidding you farewell, perhaps forever. Yet, should your duties ever bring you to Dundee or its surroundings, please do not fail to look me up, for I will always remember you with deep gratitude and fondness!Always your friendCatrina DuncanCatrina had found a relative to support her and the girls, and she had left. Thomas had been looking forward to the chance of renewing their. "I told you Steve; I'm Mike's girl. But who knows what the future holds," Michele smiled sadly at him.Steve climbed into his little car, started it up and carefully pulled away following the still snow-covered road. He wound down a window and waved. Michele waved back and then disappeared inside out of the cold.Michele didn't trust Steve; she thought he might decide to come back so remained in drag for the rest of the day while she cleaned up the cottage and made her own preparations to leave..