But I have never thought of you as anything more than a good friend – before now. Now that you’ve made me think about it, I must admit, it makes s...nse. We know each other better than anyone else. And we like each other.”Rashmi – “But I have been brought up with a golden rule and that is – boys and girls in our community do not get into love marriages. Our marriages are arranged by our parents and that is final. So let’s not complicate our lives.”All this while she was sitting facing the cliff. "Unless you were listening to the radio on your ride in, you may not have heard of it." What's that?" Tanya was curious, and not a bit apprehensive. She and her father had been reading the scripts they now clutched in their hands, not the morning paper."Uncle Charlie wanted to discuss this with you himself, so if you don't know I really shouldn't be saying anything. But as a result of the rumour, the schedule's been thrown into complete disarray this morning, he wants to see the three of us in. .. I don't know it sounds dangerous to me. Too much leeway for hanky panky." What is hanky panky," she asked."Well if the government doesn't like someone they can just hold up the capsules."She shook her head, "No everyone gets the pills. We are not charged for them. The pills are naturally withheld from the trouble makers." Ahah! Tell me about you government. Did you elect them? Why are there trouble makers as you call them?" The Supreme Ruling Body runs the government. One member of each. The Brits are a practical and realistic people.Participating women were encouraged to avoid repeat “connections” with the same men, or at least keep them infrequent, to minimize the emotional demands on both sides. Referring to the personal activities as “entertain”, as Betty had, was encouraged as a reminder of this.Somewhat prepared, and with a supply of condoms, Elsie attended the next dance. Ronald was there and was greeted warmly. He was surprised when she declined to dance every dance.