.a prisoner. I'll be hanged if I return to my people, and I'm no better than a slave to your people." "You're no a slave. Well, as long as you're on m... father's lands you're not. Are you so dedicated to your king that's ye'd rather die than renounce him?" "I've already seen that most of what I've been told about Nargarallin are lies. Let's just say my loyalties aren't so strong that I'd be willing to risk my head for him." "Then, me lad, we've hopes. Let me talk with my Da, and we'll see if we. P.S. You will tell the clerk that you are buying them for yourself. Youwill provide me with the clerk's name and contact number. Mistress." Oh shit!" was all he could say slumping in his chair.The only good thing about Monday was that the pink lipstick had finallyfaded away. It was about an hour before the store closed and Jamesdidn't see but a few people moving around in the shop. Nervously hestepped through the doors and approached a clerk. It took him severalseconds to regain his. ..?" I asked not finishing the question in case I'd got itwrong."Pete? Yes. That is my husband. Of course I always call her Penny now.Isn't she cute?"I had to admit that Pete or rather Penny did look cute. She lookedpretty and the dress suited her. Sally passed me a second photo. It wasobviously another photo of Penny, this time wearing a typical schooluniform of white blouse, school tie, pleated grey skirt, again withwhite socks and Mary Janes. Under one arm she held a teddy bear. Again Ihad. You can hear the springs of your mattress giving a slight creak as she sits down next to you. After a moment of pause, you face each other.Looking into your eyes and taking in a breath Katie says, "Look...I'm sorry about how I reacted...you just... kinda threw a lot at me..." Reaching over and taking your hand into hers she continues, "I’ll admit it shocked me at first to hear what you had to say and it must have taken a lot of courage to admit it. I know we get along great and I have always.