" He looked at Kate withdeadly serious expression. "I just know it." Don't worry Nathan," Brenda winked at him, "when they see your muscles,they'll se...d you home right away."The paper moon and stars lit up breaking the uncomfortable conversation.Everyone's heads turned towards the dance floor to find Jerry returningfrom the bar. He walked up to Celeste and said something to her. Sheraised her palms defensively and shook her head fervently. He grabbedher hand and pulled the horrified girl. .. work here."Enewalt never knew where he found the courage but he blurted out his offer."I'm but a lowly collier and plying my trade in the forest, but I have a good, sturdy cabin. I've no wife yet and no son to teach my craft. You have need of a husband to support you, and your son needs a trade to learn. What do you say, Nele? Will you join with me? I'll treat you right nice an' you'll be a decent woman again."The woman stared at him for many breaths. There was a mixture of hope and distrust. In fact, I think it would be exciting being there with you when you pay for the room. I want to go with you then. Besides, doing it your way, it would be one o'clock before we got to the room and then we'd need to go out and eat something. We wouldn't even get started testing until almost three. I want to have enough time to make a complete test." Are you sure? It might be embarrassing for you to have the desk clerk see you, and then draw conclusions about what we were up to?" I'm sure. I don't. That was what she did for a living. She didn't think it was such a big deal. I was almost tempted to explain.I honestly don't think I could describe the rest of my morning. It passed in a fog of steadily increasing fear and I hardly remember it. I know that when it was time I showered and dressed appropriately.The thigh highs were surprisingly comfortable. I would reserve final judgment until I had spent the day in them. But my initial impression was that they were cooler and more comfortable.