One that is taking her away from her world of ugliness and deeply internalized shame. Into a world of potential understanding. Perhaps even complete f...lfillment.The magpie skips away, gaining loft, and rises onto a lower branch to be nearby. It watches and waits, letting out a cry or two when it seems necessary.And the Morus, in the family of Moraceae, awakens completely. And it questions. Has someone returned. Shall I tender hope and renewal to one who needs. Must I accept her as she is, or. Never before had she tasted something so rich and sweet. She ate another, and then five more. “Delicious, no?” She nodded excitedly and then let out a loud hiccup. Red-faced, she covered her mouth. The man gave a hearty laugh, and behind her hands, Rose found herself giggling, too. When Rose was little, her Da used to put her to bed with fanciful tales of faraway lands, of princesses trapped in towers and valiant princes on white stallions. She drifted to sleep with images of ladies fair and. Thetears are still streaming down my face. I daren't wipe them away.Adopting a contrite posture, head bowed and hands clasped in front of me,I sniff and say"Um, thank you, Daddy, for disciplining and punishing me. I know I've beena bad girl, and I deserved it. I'm very sorry, Daddy, please forgive me.I'll be a good girl in the future, I promise I will. Please forgive me,dearest Daddy." Hmm, we'll see. I think you need some corner time to meditate on yoursins. But first bring me a drink. I shall. When the other four came downstairs, there was enough for them, too. It was time to leave for school and all six of us were naked. Alice said, "Are any of you going to wear clothes?"Nancy said, "No. We're all going naked this week. I like it. I don't know when I'll ever wear clothes again." She was wearing bright red socks with her sneakers.Alice thought a moment and then said, "Well, if you can go naked this week, I can too. Have a good time."We left heading for school. We were almost the only.