. ," Fred thought for a moment, "I could show you what they look like now."Fred just hoped they were as gullible as she supposed they'd be. If they we...e, it should be no problem to outsmart them.The two bimbos looked at each other. They shrugged their shoulders, giggled and began fumbling at the straps. Fred's heart raced. She might have a chance to escape this nightmare. As soon as the straps around her arms were undone she sat up. The new weight on her chest was enormous.She had a hard time. Ahista ahista merey man mien aik khiyal ubherney laga key ager subasg nahien chood raha mujhey to kahan jaow.Kiya is derzi sey chudwa loon?Phir aaik jherjheri sey leker us khiyal ko nikal diya apney man seymager aik cheez aa gayee thi dimagh mien. bar bar wohi a rahi thi. Aik din mujh sey na raha giya aour mien ney fasla ker liya key mien us derzi sey phir chudwaown gi.Feraq yeh hey key pahli bar usney zaberdasti mujhey chood ker mera kanwara perda phadra tha aour ab mien khud us sey kahoon gi. "So what we have here is currently valued," he paused and smiled. "And I'm rounding down mind you ... Is somewhere in the ballpark of sixty-three thousand dollars per ounce of pure gold."Their eyes met across the desk, a forced of wills ensued silently, waiting for the other to break. After only thirty seconds, Jim looked down, unable to meet Bryan's laser-like gaze any longer.He stared instead at the three coins."I will add that they seem to appreciate in value against the Amero almost five. .um." she stammered.Smiling, I repeated, "See you Thursday," adding, "He's just around the corner." I gave her a conspiratorial wink and went on my way.=========Janie showed up Thursday just shy of lunchtime. I invited her into my study, asking her to sit opposite my desk."The reason I asked you here, Janie, has absolutely nothing to do with sermons.. You see, your parents asked me to talk to you. I'll save my sermons for Sunday. Truth is, Mrs. Macklin is retiring, and I need someone to run the.