Clark Ford had not changed much with the passage of time from my childhood. Same old main street, Fourth Ave., the same Old Town Square with its monum...nt to some veteran born in the town and died in some war, the forest, and the beautiful river that gives the town its name Clark Fork River. It still has that small town charm where the most hustle and bustle you will see is the elk and deer playing in the meadows. Its six hundred residents are some of the best around with a humble reputation to. He did this for a few minutes. Then, grabbing a fistful of hair, snapping her head back. Looking into her eyes to see her reaction .Loving what he saw.....confusion .He growled into her ear "Listen up your worthless whore .I am going to teach you a lesson for your transgressions .I don't want to hear anything out of you .No crying ,screaming ,whimpering, or moaning .Do you understand?" Being taken completely by surprise Alexis started to speak then quickly nodded her head to. " She is a most beautiful and charming young man," the Queen correctedher."Your Highness is testing me?" Lady Marlyne questioned. "I have seen menwho, for amusement or pleasure, transform themselves into females. Asconvincing as they may be, they cannot compare to the Princess." Yes," the Queen agreed, "except when fairy magic is involved. It wouldbe best if I told you the whole story."The Queen then proceeded to explain the confused blessing, the King'sfutile effort to prevent its influence. By now Chris had stopped crying and was ready to talk. ?I thought we did too. It seems that my dearly departed had a gambling problem. There?s nothing. No stocks and bonds, no savings account and no life insurance. Nothing! He spent every cent. He even owes a bookie here in town. Thanks God I know the guy?s wife. She got me off the hook with her husband. But all that aside, the foreclosure is next week.?I wiped my hand across my mouth. ?So, how much do you need??Chris gave out an aggravated.