The ground seemed to begently rising inland, but no trail or road could be seen. It was thenthat Jack made a startling observation.He stood up and wal...ed over to one of the trees near us. He felt theflaky bark and then looked at us and said, "Doesn't it seem strange toyou guys that this type of tree would be growing here?"He was right, this tree was definitely out of it's habitat. One or twomight be explained by a random planting, but not a whole forest of them.I was about to say something when. She was dressed as always in her white blouse, pleated skirt, and comfortable shoes. I was trying my best to be contrite. I mean, I didn't want to leave the rooming house. Not now in the middle of the semester. Besides, I'd been making some great memories here. But I was expecting to get kicked out soon. It was the day after Mrs. Longtree caught us. I had been making love to my stepsister, Maggie, along with her girlfriend, Naomi. Yeah, it was all three of us doing it. It was great, but then. "His grin got wider. "Me either. But wait, I forgot to answer your question. Jan's in the kitchen, just finishing up dinner. She said she'd call us when it was ready."We stared awkwardly at each other for a moment. I finally decided I should say something."I'm trying to remember, Bill, if Jan told me what you do. Something about houses, maybe?"I knew perfectly well that he was a architect, and designed homes for some very rich people. But I didn't want him to know how much time his wife and I. "Well, we don't want you uncomfortable. Strip girls."With no visible resentment, they complied."When she had disrobed, Pyx let out a sigh. "Much better."At that point, Pyx suddenly stopped. "Master, I have a favor to ask of you."From the tone of her voice, this sounded serious.Trembling, she walked in front of me, then knelt at my feet."What is your request, Pyx?" I asked.She started talking softly. I had to strain to hear her. "You know I'm an orphan. I never knew my mother or father. As a.