And Ellen hadn't failed her. Almost immediately she had taken up with the Carters, who were said to be unbelievably wealthy, and she was meeting boys ...f good family in school as well. Maybe the Carters had a stray nephew somewhere or other who would turn out to be a doctor or a lawyer some day--you never could tell.Amy smiled to herself at her foolishness and snubbed out her cigarette in the ashtray. If that wasn't silly. Matchmaking for Ellen. The dear child was only thirteen years old, even. “Cream, sugar?”“Sugar, please.” She continued to prepare the tea. “After that horrific night, I was commendated and eventually given my captaincy. But it was your husband’s bravery and courage that really turned the Huns. I recommended him for his medal.”Isabell smiled at the tall man, happy that her husband had had such a good friend during a difficult time, and sad that he could not be here with the two of them right now.He followed her back to the living room, standing to drink his tea,. Irene looked at me and winked at Julie and said, "Steve is perving on us again."As soon as she said it she realized that Kari had not been a part of the earlier banter and might either be shocked or deeply offended. She turned to Kari and said, "Kari, I'm sorry that was just an inside joke. Steve isn't really a pervert; he just has a man's normal reaction to a naked woman. It's just that we have all been so serious and I couldn't help teasing Steve, who is such a good sport about things."Julie. I didn't know which hurt the most, losing Kelly or Bobby making a run at her.My first reaction was to tear Bobby a new one. He knew how I felt about Kelly, but he made a run at her anyway. I decided to keep things to myself and be patient. (Damn word again) Things would mellow out. One of the effects of Bobby's betrayal was I lost my trust in him. If he could stab me in the back this way, what else would he do?Bobby and Kelly had been dating for three months when they announced their engagement.