The prevalent atmosphere at home decided me to keep very quiet about my illicit pleasures. Around about a year later a man the f****y referred to as �...�uncle Pete’, although in reality he was no relation, came into my life. Uncle Pete was pretty good fun and generous! It was him that introduced me to train spotting which was to become a lifetime passion. Pete took me all over the country to railway sites of interest and when he wasn’t doing that we were in his shed playing with his model railway.. Inside the meeting I found my seat, thanked James, and watched him go the back of the room before the lights dimmed, ready for the first of many presentations. Throughout the day we had many break out sessions and lunch breaks, but I never caught sight of James again. It wasn't until the evening when we reconvened for dinner in the restaurant that I spotted him. He was sat up at the bar talking to my line manager. I'm not sure if he felt me staring at him or not, but I must have caught his. "Shewants us to help her learn to do things right so she doesn't get hurt." So I was right about Denise," I heard Mike say as the boys began filinginto the cave past us carrying blankets. He reached out and stroked mycheek. "Don't worry sweetie, we'll be as gentle as possible, I promise."We'd made our way back past a bend in the cave, and saw they had firewood gathered to make a fire where it couldn't be seen from the outside.The boys built the fire and stood on one side together.Then mike. There was no airs about him. He made them feel comfortable in his presence. As Charles reached for McTavish’s hand, the Scot seemed hesitant. It was then Charles realized that he missing two fingers on it. ‘I see,’ Charles said withdrawing his hand. ‘Sorry.’ ‘No need, sir. It’s me Blighty wound. Got it at Loos. King’s Royal Rifles, sir’ ‘That’s was my brother’s battalion. He was killed there, you know,’ Charles said softly. ‘Knew of the major, sir. He was a good man.’ ‘They all were, McTavish..