And she’s naked. What’s going on, pumpkin?”Patricia was waking up too, but much more slowly than Evelyn had. “Can I get in bed now, mistress? ...ou left the a/c on and it’s freezing in here.”I just looked from one of them to the other, hoping that SOMEONE would answer my question. As confused as I was, I just waited.“Daddy, can you check the thermostat? It does seem a little cool in here, now that girl mentions it.”I took a few steps to the wall and saw the display read fifty five. No wonder it. She wasn't exactly happy with me. Guess she saw it on the news. Ijust sighed, didn't say anything, and walked into my bedroom. I didn'teven wait for Dad to get home, I just got ready for bed and laid downwith the lights off. I was feeling really down.So, of course, Dad just walked into my room and sat down beside my bed.Didn't even turn the lights on. I just laid there, didn't say anythingto him."I know you're awake, Charlie, you don't have to pretend to be asleep,"he said. He still didn't turn. ”I sat there dumbfounded. Finally, I said, “That sounds great. Thank you! But why are you doing this for me, Joshua?”Joshua looked puzzled by my question. “Why? Why wouldn’t I? I owe you my daughter’s life. I like you. You have the potential and work ethic to go very far in this life. You’re obviously very analytical and goal-oriented. Besides, I didn’t do anything except make a few phone calls and have someone ghost-write a resume, which you could have done yourself. You still have. I understand. All I'm saying, is that marrying him, when you know you'll need more than he can ever give you, is wrong."Paula and I couldn't agree about this. As a result, I pretty much stopped going over to see her. In August, when Jim was supposed to come for his usual two week visit, before they headed back to Northwestern, he called her instead, and broke up with her over the phone.Jim had found out about some of Paula's extracurricular activities back at school. Friends had called him at.