His striped stockings of white and red — hose is too crude a word — fitted his shapely legs so perfectly that you could see every detail of his mu...cles, and on his feet were shoes so dainty they were more like ladies slippers. But best of all was his hat, set lightly on his dark curls and surmounted by a long feather at a jaunty angle. Once I had gathered my wits, I answered him in the firmest tone I could manage, ‘But I am not alone kind sir, see there is my servant over there,’ and I gestured. The authorities that usually patrolled every part of the lake had set up a safety check just off shore from the marina in town and at the docks where folks were putting in their boats, checking for life preservers and safety equipment. It was great that they did not round the point to our cove and were very respectful, handing out warnings mostly. I took my personal cabin cruiser out with a crew of 5. There was the Captain, Jackie Morgan who was responsible for maintaining safe operation of. As I did I noticed a few deer on the side of the road. I have no idea what was going through my mind, but I stopped and got out of the car. I walked over to one of the deer and started to pet it. I am not kidding, it stood right there as I gave it a few pets. When I turned to go back to the car it turned and ran off. When I got back in my car Tracy stared at me in amazement and said "who are you?" You know how there are moments when you know you have a girl? That was easily mine.When we got. Not knowing what else to do Ijust held her closely.After what seemed like an eternity, Jenny slowly sat up and I could seethat the sad look returned to her eyes. Through the sniffling Jennyapologized for breaking down like she had. I tried my hardest tocomfort her and to assure her it was alright. She gave me a huge hugand tried to set up a little straighter. Soon she began to speak."I don't think I have ever told you much about my family have I?" Ishake my head and silently urge Jenny to.