We both need each other. If you're going to be doing any experimenting, I'd rather you did it on someone besides me. We both want the same thing, so I...think we can make some kind of a deal." How long have you been able to listen in on my thoughts?" I don't know. I think I could always do it a little, right from the beginning. Now though, it's like you're speaking right to me. When you want to do it, and when you might not want to. It sounds the same to me, and it's annoying too. You never stop. .. Bella have a special relationship going then, or what?" Not really," I responded back. "Knowing her has been interesting yes, as you saw at the party," I reminded her. "So in that regard it's been special yes, I've enjoyed doing things because of her that I never imagined ever doing before." I know what you mean," she giggled over the phone. I could almost see her blushing when she said that. "Who'd have thought I'd have done what I did? Especially with Sandra. Ever since the party, we've. . did you like my answer to Bobbie's question, Daddy?"At that, to the amazement of everyone, Ken Carlson began to cry. "Did I like it? My darling daughter, I was utterly stunned and amazed! That a daughter of mine could be so smart! Honey, you must have gotten all of your brains from your mother, because I barely made it through school. You couldn't have gotten anything from me." No, Daddy, I got nothing from you at all," the little girl said loud enough to reach the corners of the court. "Just. .. what do you know ... you're the cause.Or ... you could be like me. To get from point A to point B, I usually take a ruler and draw a straight line between the two and chart a course driving on roads closest to the line. Only, the road on the map isn't there. Well ... it is ... but it's a access road for a cherry orchard and the way out hasn't been there for years.Or you've managed to miss the turning because the state can't afford the price of decent sized road signs or the state run ferry.