‘ … and cute … ‘ his mother agreed ‘ … to be alone. If this girl is a keeper Tommy [ he cringed, he hated being called Tommy, only his Mum...could get away with that ] you hold on to her!’ He bade them all goodbye, hearing the four women blow him kisses over the phone. Thomas thought it wise to check on Cherie and Irina, perhaps cooking them both a nice breakfast would help Irina feel a bit better. He walked towards the living room area of the cabin and stopped dead in his tracks. Thomas saw. “Already then!” He father smiled. Toni knew by the look on his face as to what was on his mind.“Dad, you can’t be serious?”“You promised me last night sweetheart!” He stated as he crossed the room.“Dad for heavens sake I’m all dressed!”“That’s just the way I want you, we never go back on our promises in this family young lady!”She knew she’d made the promise last night, but to leave it to her being at this stage, was really out of the question, she knew what her father was like, she’d be messed. Is he nuts, too?" Doesn't seem to be but you never know," Brock said. "Did you see how they got the locker room set up?" They're thinking we'll throw a big party after we win," Williams answered. "Anything like that planned?" I don't think so," Brock said. "I figured it would be just like when we bounced St. Louis. We'd go in, play nice with the newsies for a minute, get dressed and go the hell home. That's what I planned to do." Like you planned to play nice with the newsies," Williams said. She is a good girl and you are fond of her as am I. Now go and deal with it and let that be an end to this nonsense.’ Never before had I see Jenkins look so sad. She spoke quietly. ‘You are, of course, correct Mistress and I shall apologise to Maria and I do so now to Madeleine with all sincerity.’ She smiled wanly at me and I smiled back at her, astonished by her manner and magnanimity. She left the room and I stood before Mistress Perkins, my hands laced before me. ‘Do not hold ill feelings.