“You’re an American, right?” the colonel asked without looking up. “You know if there’s any ammo we can get at?”“Not off hand, probably ...t one of those smaller air bases. You got a map? I’ve visited a lot of them.”He rolled out a big one.“Maybe Albany, but that’s the capital. How about Poughkeepsie? I recall a National Guard field there a while back. Maybe Syracuse or Rochester. Ask around.”I went out and watched them fill up holes and patch airplanes, and he called me back after lunch which. A longtime client had brought her in for modification. Clearly, this was to be anotherof his household treasures. Exactly what, he had no idea as yet. So it was thathe departed his office and made his way to receive his guest.?Francis, how are you?? Jerry issued as he cheerfully entered the client waitingroom. The girl was seated in a restraint chair beside a well-dressed man. She hadbeen carefully bound arms, legs and head to the sturdy chair. A gag fit intoher mouth, cutting off any. Standing up, I helped load the cars up, but then I changed my mind about going back to the hotel. I think Ill stay a little while longer. I told my friends. Come on Chuck. Bob said. Going to the club wont be the same. Im going. I told him. I just need to be alone for awhile. Closing the trunk of my car, Meredith came up to me and asked me, Are you okay? Yeah, Im okay. I replied. You sure?Yes, Im sure.. I said. I just need a little time to myself.You know, you can always came to me when you need. "I gave what I got," I said. "I think she'll remember this birthday for a long time."I went in to make my next change, a one piece that was little more than a pair of fabric strips that criss-crossed over my torso, pushing my nipples out I had to be very agile to avoid being thrown down and ****d, but I managed to get through it. When I got to the final change, which consisted of three tiny patches of fabric and almost invisible threads, I teased at several of the women and dove into the pool.