"We do not go around reading everyone's thoughts and digging out their secrets. We use our gifts to share our thoughts with those like us, and for pro...ection." Ginny offered. "We are no danger to either of you, now that you are free of the Boyle's influence. In fact we could be an asset." How's that?" Zimmerman asked."We will be spending a lot of time in the next few months following up on what we learned here. We will be tracking others like the Boyle's, though we can hope that none of them. But she remembered Patricia and the fear while walking down the stairs virtually naked to greet her fellow pupils for the first time. It was real. It wasn't a dream.This morning, Patricia brought her a bowl of water to wash her face. A soft towel dried it, and the maid applied lotion and makeup.Patricia departed, and Gwen sat in a chair to watch birds in a tree outside her window. Mrs. Gracely entered quietly. Gwen started as the woman applied a slender hand to Gwen's breast."I'm sorry to. After breakfast I asked, “Maybe I should take part of the day off and come over and help?”“I don’t think that is necessary. It’s not exactly a three-person job.”“Well, I’ll call you at lunch and see how it’s going.”“That would be great. Love you.” It felt like she practically shoved me out the door.As promised, I called home during lunch. No answer and I left a message. I let the phone ring ten times before hanging up. Next, I called her cell phone. After four rings it went to her voicemail. I. " By the way, have you thought about your new name Ms. Grant?" Dr. Wilmerasked turning to me."Not yet," I was surprised while pleased at the same time with himcalling me 'Ms. Grant'."Roo sounds like Ruth," Dr. Ford said."I have no preferences," I said, "Ruth is ok." I want to keep your initials intact," Mom said, "so maybe Ruth LynnGrant?" Yes! I like it," I replied. - - - - -Another month passed till I got the new birth certificate. The same daymy first period started. That wasn't a pleasure.