I really like that skirt, not just because it lets me show off my legs and butt, but because it has deep pockets. I'm kinda small for my age, and when...I put my hair up in pigtails and dress like I did that night, I look a lot younger than fourteen. And that was part of my plan. I was on a mission.I quietly opened the back door and headed across the street. Of course I know the park is a dangerous place for a young girl to be alone, but that's part of the fun. I mean, if all you do in life is. The trip to the grocery store was a new thing for her. She had told him earlier that the nutrition pills were delivered automatically to the people. Grocery stores did not exist in her time. When she saw the huge amount of food that was available, she was astonished. She asked if they could buy one of everything and try them all. He had to explain about refrigeration and the availability of space in his refrigerator.He was finding out that her education was going to take much more time than he. She was inert in bed and lazy when awake. So I got a couple of pills in her, stuck her frilly nightgown in my pocket and hustled her down the steps at the Legion hall. We were welcomed with a smile. Admittance was free if you brought one to sell, a hundred if you didn't.I got a paddle number and a sticker for her, stripped her down, tossed her clothes in the trash and handed her the babydoll outfit I had bought her last Valentines Day. She blinked at me and put it on. She looked good, very. "We need most of the family to attend dinner at Hickory Hill for the next several nights," I told them."It's going to be awfully crowded then," Wolf observed. "Is it important?" Yes, there will be promotions and a number of the newer members of the family will receive commissions," I told both of them to looks of surprise. That was when both of them noticed the Lieutenant Colonel's insignias that I was wearing."You've been promoted!!" both said in shocked surprise."Yes, this morning by General.