And his conscience had been pricked by Steve's honest statement that he and Shannon owed Ken.He waited until his mother went into her room. Ken wasn't...supposed to know what she was smoking in there. Then he made his phone call."Bryant residence. May I help you?" The voice sounded like Shannon's; the words sounded like some business. Well, he could be businesslike, as well."Mrs. Bryant, please." A few moments of waiting."Allison Bryant speaking." Mrs. Bryant, this is Ken Dalton. I'm president of. " I know you, of course. Lisa sounds female." That is correct. She is very female."Lisa said, "What should we call you?"The voice said, "Stargazer will do. I have had many names but that is one that I have always liked best and that is its translation into your language."Stargazer continued, "You have two choices before you. One is to stay as you are. The second is to have all your current memories cancelled and get all your old memories back."You do need to chose because I can't hold you in. I would get even, just not in the way I wanted.I went out into the main cave and saw it was almost lunch time. I sat at my normal seat and Angel, Grenna, and Bertron came to sit with me. We played word games and tickle monster until lunch was served. Then I got to feed all three and they tried to feed me. Needless to say we all three needed a shower and clean clothes after that fiasco. I sat down after lunch and called all the leaders by radio to see how they were faring. Wonder of wonders, no. .. that’ll be such a pleasure.” Agnes grinned contentedly as their slow descent of the grassy incline began, leaving the three sated nooses to hang in the breeze behind them, awaiting the pleasure of their reward once the practical use of the three had expired.“They’ll take the news quite sweetly, once they know their lives have become worthless...” She looked wistfully back at the gallows, eager for a repeat performance of such a successful and thrilling day, Constance concurring with her.