. trying to learn how to be more than I am. A man with responsibilities has got to learn things." I got the same trouble," Harley confided in him, "I ...ot me a wife an' a little girl an' I'm dumber than snake turds. I been talking to the preacher to help me learn how to act like a city feller. I don't like to have people make fun of me or mine. I'm going to learn. Not 'larn' but learn." See, I been lar ... learnin' ... learning me a word, too.As they pulled up to the station, the truck stopped. "Oh, yes, I suppose you have even more to say to her."Melinda frowned. "What?" I guess I can't really hold a candle to her. You have so much hate for her."Melinda shook her head. "No, I don't. I-I gave that up. I know the truth now."Heather snorted and turned towards her sister. "The truth, huh? The truth shall set you free and all that bullshit?" It's not bullshit! Why are you doing this to me?!"Heather smirked. "Because you're a whiny brat, that's why." I'm not--! I mean ... j-just stop it!". The house was at the end of a cul-de-sac, and backing onto a ravine. As the end lot, it was oddly shaped, but bigger than the neighbours, which allowed for the house to be set further back in the lot. Tall fences, trees and the house blocked the neighbours view of the backyard so that it was totally private. For Mark, who had become a nudist while at university, this was a blessing since it would allow him to go naked in the backyard, when it was warm enough, and when he had the house to. Miss Dawes called out sternly, “Ella and Lauren, please stay behind.”Ella and Lauren blushed as they looked at each other and then looked at Hayley who had an, ‘Oh dear,’ look on her face.Moments later it was just Ella, Lauren, and Miss Dawes in the classroom. Miss Dawes remained seated as she ordered, “Please stand in front of my desk, ladies,” pointing to where she meant.Ella and Lauren weren’t too worried as they went and stood obediently where told to.Miss Dawes scolded the girls. “You have.