I told him that I had no intention of going back to testify. He said that because of Simone's connection with the college they thought they could get ...er to plead guilty, accept a lighter sentence, and keep the school out of it. Otherwise they would not support her in any way and be sure she would lose her accrued benefits and any chance in working in the education system again. Believe it or not she's a great recruiter, but she's been picking her own "roommate" for a long time. I thought she. I had known her for about two years when the following story happened. We had flirted back and forth for most of that time. It was harmless, as we were both married. Then one week she told me that her husband had moved out the past weekend and they were through. I sympathized with her of course and gave her a shoulder to use.About a month later when I was in her store she said that her Mustang had failed to start that morning. I knew where she lived so I asked if she wanted me to stop by to see. She thought he was cute and enjoyed teasing him just a little. Her previous excitement might be nearly gone but she could still have some fun in the situation. Actually, it was in Mai’s nature to tease a lot. Some of the charm of her work came from the subtle jokes she put in each piece. Ever since she discovered the hidden images in Bev Doolittle’s work and the signature cats in Randy Souders’ paintings (except the one of a winter scene that Souders believed was too cold to contain a cat), she. .you a faggot?"A short, heavyset black man in a big leather coat shifted in theshadows. I could see him glaring hostilely at me. I thought I'd piss mypanties right then. "Please," I stuttered, "don't hurt me. My wifewants me to do this. She wants me to give one of you guys head."Hearing me say this made them laugh and swear and whoop it up a little.I felt slightly relieved. Maybe they'd take pity on me. I smiled backnervously."Jesus fuck," another black man, this one tall and lanky, said,.