Marsha kissed her back and they walked in holding each other by the waist, like two lovers. They danced together most of the time. Sometimes another g...rl would ask one or the other (usually Kathleen) but they would pair off for the next dance. It wasn’t the first time Marsha felt attracted to another girl. It had happened in high school, but it was the first time she felt that the other girl also liked her. Although she was a virgin and had not “been around”, Marsha wasn’t totally innocent.. "The soldiers have arrived. If I remain here, they'll want to ask mequestions," mused Thorine aloud. "They won't rest until after they'velearned my secret. After that, I'll likely become an internationalcuriosity." Thorine smiled. "However, all of that can be avoidedwith one little gesture."Thorine then tapped her hammer once on the ground.**********"Look! It's amazing!" shouted one of the soldiers. "The invaders arealready flying away." But why? What happened here?" asked another of. "You're a very lucky man. Whatever you do, don't lose her."Jack said, "I won't, Sir."He looked like he'd been slapped. "Pete. June and Pete. Please."I squatted down and looked at the dogs. They looked at their owner and he said, "OK. But Beee Goood."He had to raise his voice and stress the last two words because they took off like a shot and were scrambling to get a grip on the tile floor in order to reach me as soon as the word OK was out of his mouth. Unlike my Bozo, they didn't try to knock. Looking over at the bar, it’s understated elegance, and moody hues give it an old-world European charm as the bartenders clean and prepare garnishes for tonight's service.Within its first year of being open, it’s head chef Jane Smith has been awarded a James Beard award for Outstanding Chef - and the restaurant itself two Michelin stars. The hostess stops by your table and politely tells you that the chef got caught up with a few things in the kitchen and will be out any minute. You thank her,.