When they were finished, she excused herself and took the eels into a room and put them down on a blanket. Other than during Catherine and the eels sh...w the conversation was light and carried easily. On few occasions, Jake was startled to find Catherine’s hand on his thigh. It happened in frequently but he did figure out her pattern. She would bring her napkin to mouth then instead of returning it to her lad she would place it and her hand on Jake’s leg. The woman had that glint in her eye. I live in the western suburbs of Mumbai in an apartment having plush interiors and cool sea breeze filling the rooms. I’m on the 12th floor and have a few friends and acquaintances in the society. Amongst them was a woman who was on the 6th floor, called Dr. Rekha, 40, fair, decent looking, average built, doctor by profession, married, but having problems with her husband.We used to greet each other often in the society and became good friends and met in a group for parties etc. We were quite. ..6. Afternoon teaShe went back to sit with Mrs Driver, and kept on chatting. They told thestories of the various motives that had gotten the youths punished. FirstMrs Driver explained that Alice had used her mommy's silk scarves to gagthe boy, the use of which was something that was to be done under nocircumstances. It had earned her a three-hour stay at the post. MrsGilligham then explained lengthily how Andrea had done her daily choresin three hours and twelve minutes, instead of her allowed. She hated them. She hated them all. Suddenly however, she stopped. She was sure she had heard a small voice. Suddenly a small dog puppy came behind trashcans and gave her a lick on her left cheek. She giggled. The fur of the dog was beautifully white much like the cold snow that surrounded her. Im Dorothy. Lets be friends, she spoke to it. Why dont you be friends with me too? a voice suddenly asked. Dorothy turned to see the bearded man next to her, when suddenly he took hold of her pigtails.