I'm almost an inch taller this month already.And I've gained some weight, too. And we've know Claire and Mindy for along time. Look how nice Tiffany...has been to me. They have a friendnamed Jack, if I hang around with him does that count?" Brian, I'm excited about you growing. But, I'm just afraid of what'sgoing to happen with all this estrogen pumping through your veins. All Isee is you hanging around with girls. I see you looking more girlish andall I really want if for you to be happy.". " Well that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. What kind of a god takes someone as they are without making them work for their salvation?" A God that knows that we can't clean up our own mess because we don't have the resources to get clean. can we clean up mud with muddy water? Can you paint a building white with blue paint? No, you can't just like you can't save yourself when you are stuck in quicksand. No, you need a savior to help you from outside of your life because there is nothing. There is fresh coffee and Danish in the kitchen. I was waiting for you, sit down and I will bring us something to eat." I went into the kitchen and loaded up a serving tray with the Danish and the coffee pot. I brought a mug for Essie and returned outside. I'm glad she likes her coffee like I like mine, black, no cream or sugar, saved me from dragging that out. I placed the tray on the coffee table and poured her a cup. "Which Danish do you want?" I asked her. "Anyone, I'm not picky. Randy,. I will write you a cheque for a thousand dollars, to start you off. Come back when you need more. We will talk money in more detail later, once I have consulted Mary Kempe."Ebenezer rang off, and faced his wife. "Euphemia, Pam is ending me a cheque for a thousand dollar, to start us off on the research. I think you need to get these clothes off now, and I will join you, you wonderful woman."As she began to discard her clothes, Euphemia said mildly, "As I told you, Ebenezer, I just wanted you to.