Vocal emphasis expressed through italicized letters.Clarke: Well, they finally sent a woman in. I was wondering how long it would take.Agent [redacted...: It’s nice to meet you, too.Clarke: Ask your questions. I’ve already told your associates everything I know. Let’s get this over so I can go back to my cell. You want to know something ironic?Agent [redacted]: Sure.Clarke: When I was a novice, at the convent, I thought I had too much time alone. It drove me crazy because I couldn’t do what I was. ”Just then, William emerged from the dressing room holding the clothes Ann handed him earlier to try on. He recognized the girls as Ann’s friends who had come over to visit her on occasion. They all looked up at him giving that look of “I know a secret”. He moved behind Ann and put his hand on her waist. She was satisfied knowing he wasn’t going to be afraid of her friends and still show his affection toward her. Ann leaned her head back and kissed him fully on the mouth right before her. It was just like standing in the door, ready to jump."Sit down!" ordered his companion. "If you fall off this sleigh, I'll have to finish this alone. We may have come a long way, baby, but I don't think the world is ready for a female Santa Claus yet!"Bob sat. It was almost warm when he got out of the wind. He examined the suit they'd given him to wear. It looked like a really well made, high quality Santa suit with a Thinsulate lining.He blinked. It was a really well made, high quality Santa. The forklift had a hard time lifting the box,” I said. “Okay, show’s over ... time for bed.”“Bed? They haven’t said how much you won.”“Does it matter?”The look ... total shock... “Of course it matters!”“Why?” I asked. “I already know.”So ... they dithered ... and I procrastinated.“Okay ... it’s NOT time for bed ... I’m going to go soak.”“You can not leave us hanging!” Angie said.“Why not?” I replied. I walked out the door. As I was leaving, I heard Artie say, “She took the payout ... one.