The talk continued until Nina announced that she and Amy were going up to bed. That left just Georgie and I. There was a slight awkward silence that f...llowed which I ended up breaking.“Well this is nice,” I said in the same kind of voice your Gran uses at Christmas. I looked at Georgie trying to keep a straight face and failed as she burst out laughing. We laughed for a few minutes, which released some of the awkwardness.“Amy’s right,” she giggled. “You are funny.” I grinned and stood up,. ”“You’re not buying me.”“If I were, I’d get ownership. I have a mere corner of your attention. Be sure to include the sales slip.” That was to the girl at the check out.“Sir, we always do.”Craig’s idea was that they always record the amount of the purchase on two columns on the same piece of paper. They’d add them up every once in a while, and the one who had paid the lesser amount would reimburse the other for half the difference. She had to run an example to see that he was being honest.He. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to get some sleep. Not lookingforward to that four hour drive back home..."---It was nearly twelve at night when Mitchel fell asleep. His body wasexhausted and his little zap below the house hadn't helped. He fellasleep as soon as his head hit his own pillow with no idea that he wasbeing watched by something or someone.He was the one. The spirit of the house just knew the instant he touchedthat piece of clothing. It had been waiting for someone like him forquite. Her friends are very impressed and she’s feeling more confident. She insisted on wearing something low cut today. I wouldn’t let her go to the mall or anything wearing the top she has on, but I told her that she could wear it when she’s practicing her dance steps with you. That’s a huge compliment for you, Steve. I trust you to not hurt her, or take advantage of her youth and infatuation. Please let her know that you notice how nice she looks. She’s just starting to show some confidence,’ added.