." Bridgette mused."Being smart doesn't get you anywhere with women," Bart replied. "Being rich is better, but it's not something you show strangers a... first sight. Women who would chase me for money would only be looking for a way to separate me from it. They might follow my rules for a short while, but they would tire of it quickly and move on, looking for another easy mark." He sighed. "It's simple, really - I never want to be manipulated by a woman again. My mother and my sister Beatrice. The others laughed. Anne said, "I guess she doesn't live in Colorado. That's what we call the nasty bitch in every community who imagines the worst of everyone and tells the world about how you've done all the sinful things you wish you'd thought of." Oh," said Mary. "I know her, she's like Ms. Doolittle in Fairplay. God, I hated her." Well, it's important that we appear to be above reproach. Especially with that crowd downstairs. I like Tom's suggestion. Mary and I did the solo act last. "She can't get back on the grounds for at least four hours." I looked at Josephine. "His mother is trying to force him to become a girl, and she wanted to make sure he behaved till the admission contract was signed." She growled, and then gave Harriet a hug. "Hey, for what it's worth, you're kinda cute." He cringed "But 'nuff said. Everyone here wants to be here." I shook my head. Josephine was definitely not a typical student. But she belonged here, and when she graduated next year was. " He smiles. "Thank you for saving me, masked woman." I chuckle at his reference to the Lone Ranger. "It was my pleasure. I'm Cate Blanc. My associate is Barbie Malibu. Yes, those are aliases. You will learn more about us at dinner. Unfortunately, I won't be there. Barbie will. She's a marriage counselor and she will be introducing you to another woman who will be Terri's advocate in sorting out the fallout from this fiasco. You both have cell phones that you can call me on if there are any.