She staredat me, fear and sadness hidden behind her big green eyes. I asked her,"What's wrong, Erin?"Erin wept, then told me, "Mother MacCree, Ross wa... a meanie! He gave methat blarney about ?you're a nice gal, you'll get far in life.' But theparty was the worst! He stripped me, tied me up with a yard of rope, thenraped me in front of his buddies! I could tell the others didn't approve,but they didn't do anything to stop him, either. They were probably worriedhe'd beat them up if they did. "I cocked an eye at him "Pardon?" Your species is hybrid. You occupy two dimensions simultaneously and have a ephemeral awareness of a couple more. The creation of your species was one of the main points of contention that started the war." Why?" Your species is an abomination. The creation of Matter at this level, of ahh ... granularity is considered an infection that should be destroyed. He refused and that was the final straw."I leaned back against the table, folding my arms. I looked down. " We both laughed, and then went down the halls to our separate classes.But, by the time Jenny turned 14, another girl had entered my life, and sweet and gentle Jenny ... well I all but forgot about her Next school year, I went on to the senior high, while Jenny was still in junior high. Never again did we meet in the hallway ... or any other place.After school and Saturdays, I worked at a toy and stationery story, another of those Main Street stores now out of business. One Saturday, Jill came. I sell things that make boys look like girls, andif you're going to school as a girl, then I'm sure that you'll reallywant to be as realistic as possible, ....just for your own protection,right?" Yeah, I guess, but..." Can you take you blouse and bra off for me please?" While I did whathe said, Lisa he said his name was, took several boxes from a shelf,then opened each one. They were breast forms! "Lets try this one forcolor, then we'll work on size and fit".It took about half an hour to find.