He was remarkably freeof the signs of aging. Jim was uncertain of why he left the impression hemight be so old. Perhaps the look of wisdom in his eyes... They reminded him alittle of Josef's eyes, only less sad. Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, butnot sadness. Jim's confidence rebounded.Pete talked casually as they crossed the aisle and exited the side door ofthe church into the late afternoon sun. "San Xavier de Sierra is a wonderfulchurch, don't you think? Did you know that Spanish. ." started Harry."Boys rarely do. That's fixed but now it's payback." Payback?" asked Ron suspiciously."First thing, untangle yourselves. That's good, now stay there on all fours and approach. Harry, you get in front of Ginny, Ron, over here."After the boys were in front of them, the girls fully disrobed. "Now make us forgive you. Get creative if you can."Harry started by planting a kiss on Ginny's right then left foot, provoking giggles from her, then worked his way up her calves, kissing and. "the driver." He's all right. Just a little too young and a little too dumb. All he needs is a good talking to. Now go on, go on, what else?" This one could be a lot worse," Paul said. "Last night at the convention this guy came up to me, made a real point of introducing himself to me and shaking my hand. Said his name was Johnson, Gus Johnson. He was so eager that I got a little suspicious, so I decided to check him out. I invited him up to the party--great party, by the way--and got him. Finally, Maria looked up and pushed her plate away. “Okay, you two, when are you two going to have your first double date?”Andy looked up, amazed. “Mom! Gimme a break! I haven’t even asked anyone.”“What about you, Patti?” Maria asked. Vern shook his head.“No, Mom. I haven’t done a thing.”Maria leaned back in her chair and reached for a pad of paper on the counter. Her robe gaped widely.“Mom!” Andy yelped again.Maria returned to her position at the table. “Like the view?” she smiled, tearing off.