"I don't know, Jake. What would I be expected to do? If it's more than just serving drinks, well, I don't... I won't... " That's all it is, Jane, host...ssing. Oh, there's paid hanky-panky going on there, for sure, it being legal in this state and all, but that choice is yours. Old Wanda treats every one of her ladies with the utmost respect. If all you want to do is waitress, well, you'll only waitress. But, by the same token, if you ever change your mind about the, uh, hanky-panky, Wanda will. " I pulled out a chair for her and then took the one to her right. Our fathers sat next to us leaving our mothers sitting together. I don't think our mothers liked the seating arrangements. However, it was the best they could hope to get.The server came to us and Amy and I ordered hot tea and I requested three separate checks. Our fathers ordered coffee and our mothers ordered Diet Coke after dithering. The server said, "Do you want to order food or just the drinks?"I said, "Please bring us a. That is your margin, where you get to select one incantation. Pay those people well and you may find yourself utterly unscathed after facing marauders.Through the late afternoon, into evening I sat, listening to the wind whistle through our tent, and sipped tea. It was truly glorious. Our tent was laden in various places with my acquisitions, and I rested against a bolt of bright blue silk. The scent of the herbs I purchased was wonderful. This expedition might turn over a profit, considering. People are always more on the alert, when they come to the point of actually handing out cash. I know, that your pretty wife wants another car, and I think she deserves it. The one she's got now is ready for the scrap-yard. You could easily get a fine, almost new luxury car, at about half price. Wait a second."I was alone for a few minutes. I had just wondered a little about his extraordinary interest in Mary, when he was back."There is a Fiat dealer close to your office. He's got a perfect,.