"I picked up the drink with one hand and sucked hard on the big-borestraw. It tasted wonderful! Even as one hand was setting the drink backdown, the o...her was picking up the pack of cigarettes and lighter Howardhad set on the table within easy reach. Heavenly! My favorite drink AND acigarette.Howard leaned forward, reaching into his jacket and coming out with asilver flask. He pried one side of the lid back on my drink and poured acouple ounces of something clear into my tea, then resealed the. ‘It’s a second marriage for both of them so problems at grooving in must be expected. Your aunt sounds lively and strong whereas the weakness and lassitude you see in new husband Frank is probably because he’s still in transition – not prepared yet to let go of acute memories of his previous wife and lifestyle. My advice is to encourage your aunt to get him out and about more and to shift some responsibilities on to him to provide challenges.’ ‘What to suggest they go on a cruise and ask him to. .. make-up." Well, you ARE supposed to be a clown. And the costume they sent is fora girl clown. But I'm not going to ask any of my girlfriends to do this.I need a man. One who's short and fat, like the outfit."Close to tears at the thought of being put on display, laughed at, anddropped repeatedly into a tank of water, I tried to pull myself together.After all, this WAS for charity. I took a deep breath and said, "Allright. I'll do it."She was only half listening to me, already fussing. After dinner, they sat around and talked. Margaret took Beth Annupstairs to show her the house. While they were in the bedroom,Margaret had Beth Ann sit down in front of a make-up table and Margaretbrushed Beth Ann's hair as she talked about a local friend that owns thebeauty salon. When they came downstairs, Beth Ann's hair had been putup into a different style than the one that she usually wore every day.And had worn since high school.Back in their motel room, George was unusually horny.