Their programme for Portsmouth included selections from opera including Merry Widow and Butterfly. Incidentally, did you know that 'The Merry Widow' i... quite a euphemistic translation of 'Die Lustige Witwe'? (Think about it for a bit). Chrissie was understudying another soprano, so although Simon required her to rehearse, he did permit her to take time out. The young people would be performing Friday and Saturday evenings at the Guildhall.Anh welcomed her warmly and lost no time in getting down. ” I began to protest, but he would not listen to me. “Don’t try to lie to me. I’m not going to believe you. Just get me my money after he’s done. I’ll be up here a few minutes after he leaves to collect and then we’ll get you put on the web and make some real money. And don’t try to take off, I’ve got your info, I’ll just tell my police friend and he’ll catch your ass.” He motioned for me to get the door after John politely knocked again. I walked over and opened it. John was smiling. They pooled such savings as they had, borrowed money from relatives, and all four went on a long weekend junket flight to that ever popular, world capital of sin, Las Vegas.As soon as they hit Vegas, the four nuns ditched their habits, and did the rounds of all the beauty shops, the boutiques, and the shopping malls. All dolled up, made up, and ready to go, they spent the entire weekend “out on the town” in Vegas, having a marvelous time, and catching the red-eye back home Sunday night.Monday. "Gail you've been here for five years. Have you accepted employment elsewhere?" No, Mister Abrams." Gail shook her head. "Although I've had offers in the past, I'm not going to work for your competition." Then why are you quitting?" Mister Abrams still sounded surprised, but he was beginning to accept that Gail was serious."Mister Abrams, in the last two years, two people in my department, with less time on the job than I have, have been promoted." Yes," the man answered, proud that he had.