He writhed around while still screaming and I watched as he was consumed.When the fire died and the blackness vanished I knelt next to what was left. ... closed the fan and put it and the sword away. I looked around and went to get a sheet from a huge cage. I stopped after I pulled it off and stared at the girl inside. She looked like she was in her mid teens and had long light green hair and pale skin.She wore a grey dress that was very short. I hesitated as she stared back at me and then went. “I doubt there is anything that falls within that category, Paul. I am just saying she is beautiful. Surprise her sometime. She might enjoy it.”“Sounds like a good idea, Michael. See you tomorrow buddy.”I walked into my office and sat down for the final hour of the day.“Is there anything I can get you?” Clara popped in to ask.“No, I am fine for the moment. I need to work on my LES MISÉRABLES score. I am doing some cutting so it isn’t three hours long.”“Very good ... call me if you need me,. "Can't we just forget this if I promise never to do it again?" I don't think that is such a good idea but don't worry," she tried tocomfort him, "you aren't in trouble."Jimmy looked up hopefully at his mother."Now, first I'd like to know how long you have been getting into mythings?" she started."I don't know," Jimmy looked down at the table."Jimmy," she reached over and lifted his chin meeting his eyes, "we arehonest with one another in this house. Now, I asked you a question andwhile you may. I was told not to give it to you until now though." I wonder why?" I have no idea," Jessie answered. "All I know is your daddy told me not to give it to you until he'd been gone a while. He even told me when he thought the time would be right." Why would he do something like that, Jessie?" I have no idea, Miss Catherine. I just told him I'd do whatever he wanted me to do." Well, you did work for them a long time, didn't you? I'm sure he had his reasons." Almost 40 years. And now, with the time.