”She paused and took a breath.“Well, you know her parents were both strict with her – loving, don’t get me wrong – but very strict.”She di...n’t wait for a reply but pressed on.“Her mother would slap her legs hard if she was naughty, but her father was a different matter altogether. She never told you what he used to do?”“No.”“All right. I’ll tell you. First, you need to know that she idolised her father, loved him ardently, worshipped him, you get the picture?”“I remember how cut up she was when. I assumed the name and duties of the Estate. Being single and young and well provided, I found myself frequently invited to houses wherein single daughters resided. There were the Barrett's, with three daughters ages eighteen to thirteen. There were the Woodhouse girls, sixteen and twenty-two. There were the Bennett girls, seventeen, fifteen, thirteen and eight, although I don't think the family thought Lydia Bennett, the eight year-old, a suitable companion for me. They had much higher hopes. “Sure, but you’ll have to lay next to me so you don’t wake up your mother.” I heard the door shut and little feet navigate across the dark floor and climb up into the bed. She quickly hogged my blanket and cuddled up to me. At age 13 she was shorter than most of the other girls in her class but slightly chubbier. She pulled my arm around her stomach and sighed a bit of relief. We soon both fell asleep. Sometime in the night, I awoke slightly… I was on my back now, having shifted in my. ”“I like you too Paula, I mean a lot. I’m not sure if it’s because we’re both 43 mentally. Or if we are the only ones we know of. But I do know I am drawn to you Paula and want to see where we go from here.“I’d like that Danny, but I’d have to ask my mom if I can have a boyfriend.” I giggled a little at our situation, Danny giving a laugh as well.I enjoyed Danny’s company, we had similar interests, he’s helped me with my streams, I’ve even put him on the credits of my streams for lighting and.