“We’re not? Then why are you dressed up?”“WE’RE not going out,” he said, “I’m going out.”“B ... But how can you go out alone? Wher... are you going?”“I never said that I was going out alone. I’m going out with my PA, Janet Carson, and we’re going to the Starlight Club.”“The Starlight Club? That’s the best restaurant and club in town. We’ve never even gone there. How can you take another woman there? We’re married!”“Well, that didn’t seem to matter to you when you went there with James Brooks, ten. We need someone to look after her for tonight. Her mother died in a road accident earlier today, and I don't think it a good idea for her to be alone."She listened for a moment and then said, "Thank you," and rang off.To Pauline she said, "She'll be here in a few minutes, and we won't leave you until she arrives."The funeral took place a week later. During that time Louise had stayed at the Bollingtons' house and had been a tower of strength in dealing with people like the undertakers and other. “Now Joshua, please get a chair and make yourself comfortable.” I did as ordered. She started by removing my shirt and running gel through my hair. Next I shut my eyes as she applied white to my face. I imagined that I would soon look like a Japanese kabuki actor but I resisted asking to look in the mirror. She gave the white a few minutes to dry then with a black pencil, she outlined my eyes; I guessed, to match her own. The feel of her supple fingers rubbing paint onto my face and the. ." he started to protest."You're the Devil," I finally blurted out, confused by the scene playingout in front of me.The Devil gave me a quick look of thanks for the timely distraction andthen responded with a grin, "Why yes I am. But you can call me Daddy."I just choked at that and then glanced to my Mom who nodded confirmation."Yes dear," she told me with a sigh. "This is your deadbeat father." Madelyn...Maddy," the Devil protested again. "It's not like that..." Don't Maddy me," Mom.