"Will you just hush and go to work?" I grumbled at her before shambling to the kitchen for some toast and juice. When she didn't snap back, I stopped ...o look at her. The confusion on her face was priceless; until she saw me smile, I guess she just can't stand the thought of me being happy because she snapped, "I don't want the neighbors to think we are slobs!" And thankfully she was gone.I sat and thought about it; maybe one or two more sessions with my dabbing her lips might do the trick. As. .. so this was a one time thing?" he asked.It was hard to read him. Disappointed? Disbelieving?"Yes," said her mouth. NO! shrieked her body."I... it would make work so... complicated." Oh, well, yeah. I guess it might," Parsons conceded. "Still, if you ever 'get an itch' again, I assureyou, I can be discrete. I never reveal my sources."Erica was forced to smile. He was being so sweet and understanding. She was trying to find a reason to blame him for all this, but she couldn't. It had all been. We don?t like it, but we can accept it. But not lying.? He then turned and looked at the woman. ?Cindy, in accordance with the constitution of this church and principles described in the bible you shall be punished. You will therefore be on display for all to see for 12 hours. Midway you will be scourged with a cane to your bare buttocks of 50 strokes: 25 by your husband and 5 by each of the elders of this church.? I couldn?t believe my ears. They are going to beat this woman in front of. "Delicately small." Well, I am only..." Let me guess. Five-three." And a half," she added, noting the iridescent quality of his irises, how the light seemed to make the color swirl when he smiled."I'll go get this in a five and return shortly."She watched him disappear into the back, chiding herself for her momentary infatuation."That was quick," she commented as he returned taking the new shoes from the box."I wouldn't want to keep a lady waiting. Especially one so attractive." How old are.