She’s a wonderful woman — a war widow. Her husband was killed over in Iraq during the second war there. That whole mess was just a tragedy. Anyway... you let me know and I’ll have her come by to talk to you. You tell her what you want and she’ll find it for you,” the woman said.“Thank you,” Mike said.After the woman left, Mike looked at Cathy and burst out laughing. She looked puzzled and asked, “What?”“I hope not everyone around here talks that much. She just about wore my ear off,” Mike said.“I. He's so happy right now with the baby on the way, so I won't ruin his happiness. Now, did either of the strippers do anything to you, darlin'?"Joanie laughed and said, "No baby, they didn't touch me, except for a dance or two. I was the one that talked Johnny into doing that to Ariel, just for fun, but I feel bad about it now. I never should have done it, baby. First thing tomorrow, I'm going to get Ariel alone and tell her about it and apologize to her." That's a great idea, baby. Now, let's. "I do have some other news. I'm sorry to inform you that Michael Brookis leaving us and will be going to a new school in September."Michael now looked around to see what the reaction was."How come you're leaving?" asked a boy at the nearest table."I just am," said Michael.It turned out to an exceptable answer, for no further questions came.Michael was glad to play the role of "sad to be leaving" and acceptedthe farewell card signed by the rest of the class.He had to keep up the act when the. It is freshly loaded with power (aka batteries), and with my growing experience I manage to secure it much more quickly than last time. Using more tape and less rope helps, because rope has a tendency to slide off. So short of using a stapler ... hm, wait a minute ... okay, maybe next time. For now, I stick with the tape. Get it? Stick with the tape? Oh, never mind.So, with a sigh I turn to my sister's desk (of course I'm going to stay in her room) to get started with my work. After two steps I.