" Then she looked at Jenand stated, "You know you're pretty bold Miss Cook... For that I ought towork you pretty hard in Gym on Monday... I won't thou...h... I'm glad tosee that Robbie has a strong support system in place." Coach... I don't know how to tell you this, but I'm not gay... Or atleast what you are worried about, that's not it..." I tell her."Robbie I'm just worried because this is Mississippi, it's a dangerousplace for people who are Gay... I'm sorry I asked that... I thought youwere. So I go in at the usual time and she answers the door and says "Oh hey Karen! I know today is Valentine's Day and you don't have to come in today if you don't want", I explained to her that I didn't have any plans or anything and that it was no problem, so I got myself ready and went straight to work. Susan was always very generous with breaks and all that, so I took one about half way through my shift, and we start to have a little chat, and she asks me, "So, any boys around here that you... ‘You are right,’ she whispered, pressing her forehead against Rawnie’s silken strands. ‘But were we better off where we were? We were nothing more than slaves to the wealthy, and as women, we are not valued any more than we were before?’ Rawnie sighed. ‘No,’ she admitted. ‘America is no different than the filthy streets of London. We are nothing but mouths to feed and a way to bring in coin for a man to spend on his desires.’ ‘Possessions,’ Syeira whispered. ‘Aye.’ Syeira picked up the. " You don't mind her chatter?" Hah!" Lillian answered. "Half her schoolwork I don't even begin to understand, but she talks about everything. It's mighty nice."Tina poked at her trig book. "You might have to give me a hand on some of this. I think I understand, but I want to be sure." Okay, little girl," I said. "Swim. Food. Homework?" A plan," she laughed.We bid Lillian goodbye and went to change. Our swim was abbreviated, and we hit a local eatery for supper, and then homework and.