Itcomplimented his tanned complexion perfectly. He smiled and closed hiseyes in satisfaction. He slid lip over lip and reveled in the greasy feelof th... lipstick. He then curved his lip upward toward his nose to bathe inits fragrance. He kept his eyes closed and just for a few moments, felt asense of peace.Moments later Helen walked into the room, Danny in one arm and a largeshopping bag in the other. Home early from her trip to the mall. The gaspthat came out of her mouth alerted him too late.. " I didn't know if you would. It's a bit fanciful." That's one of the things I love about you--you're not afraid to let your head drift into the clouds. Katherine, I love this. I can't tell you how much I love this." I'm so glad you like it. I did this for you." They smiled at each other. Then Kate looked down. "My God, I need a shower." She looked at Dave, who had gotten charcoal pencil all over his hands and face. "You do too, for that matter. You want to go first, or shall I?"Dave blurted. Mister Charlie talked to some people. They'll get started tomorrow. Mizz Helen said the insurance guy's supposed to be there in the morning."I finished drying her hair and between the two of us, we got her brushed out, then I did a pretty good job of replacing her bandages with a hand and a half to work with. She seemed satisfied with the job she did on mine. We dressed in night clothes, Cindy's characteristic cotton nightshirt and panties, I in my t-shirt and uncharacteristically, in boxers, a. The Kringles were very strict with their workers and maintained a set of rules and regulations which I viewed as overly restrictive. I mean, everybody know elves like to have a giggle most of the time.Well, in all honesty, I would have to admit the real reason I left my cozy little safe cottage and happy existence was because there was an unbelievable shortage of male elves at the Pole.Here I was almost 25 Christmas's old and still a technical virgin. It was becoming very difficult to continue.