Julie had held many discreet talks with Harold on a very informal basis ever since the establishment of the repository at Sculthorpe and discussed a w...de range of esoteric subjects from planetary balance of power down to establishing branches(?) of "Harriers". The conversationalists had established a good feel for what the one wanted for his recovering lands and what the other might be able to do to assist – to mutual benefit.(Julie admitted to her great great grandchildren that Harold had. "Good."I went back into the cubicle and she pulled the curtain closed behind meagain. 'Who's in charge here?' I remember thinking to myself, one of manythinkings. So I did as suggested, and unbuttoned the fussy buttons, andtook the blouse off. Then I thought to myself 'Shit', now she'll know Iknow how to put a bra on, dammit! I did know how, and I reckon she knew Iknew. After getting it on and adjusting myself, I noted how accuratelyshe'd sized me up, 32a, just right with a little padding,. I will give you some time to ponder this. Rest well, as your training starts tomorrow.”He left, and some of the girls lay down in the sand and started to sleep. I followed, and soon we were all sleeping.AmunetAmunet sighed as she looked at the new batch of girls. She would have to train one of these girls, and she knew it wasn’t easy work. Aapep had told her and the other more experienced girls to pick someone to train. She walked over to a random girl, who looked very fragile, and had a flat. He’s...”“Possibly the most patient man in the universe.”I giggled. “She got a birthday card from Judge Peebles, you know...”“I know. Still. She’s thirteen now...”“Her mom’s signed over full custody. Something about her condition being chronic and inconsistent with the ability to act as a responsible parent.”“I hope those genes didn’t cross over,” he said.“Me, too. I can’t imagine life here without Terri just the way she is.”“Any of ‘em. But Terri’s special.”“You’re special,” I said, “Letting me.