The force of the blow stopped the smaller male dead, causing his entire upper body to rebound under the onslaught. I winced. The withering attack must...have been like having a family car dropped on his chest.Then I clapped my hand to my mouth. I hadn’t seen George draw blood before when defending his territory, but his teeth had done so now, as they tore into the insolent neck of the challenger. He was clearly, truly enraged this time. I clambered to my feet, heart pounding, preparing to run in. You got me hooked.”“I’m sorry,” I grinned.He laughed, “There are days ... especially with Freshmen students!”“Hey!” Meredith protested. “You signed the recommendation letter for me to be here!”“I have my moments of weakness,” he laughed.Gerald Barkley got everyone’s attention and we all took seats around the room - twenty-five students, five faculty, and Gerald. He nodded to me.“As I believe you all know, I’m Steve Adams. I live in Chicago and run a computer software and consulting company. I can’t remember what he said but it was something simple like “Sure. Thank you. Thank you very much.”I felt bright red in the face as I slipped out of his office (pretty much everyone else had gone). I picked up my handbag, headed for the lift and then went to the ground floor changing area where people who cycle in can shower and change. The loos are quite spacious in that area and for some reason, the cubicles are enclosed so you have total privacy.It didn’t take me long. I took my skirt all. Larry was small and very shy initially. Isobel was at a loss. She knew nothing about young children and particularly about bringing them out of their shells. She watched Gerry with admiration. He smiled at Larry friendlily and shook his hand solemnly."Are you doing anything special this weekend?" he asked him."Yes. We're going to go to the tank museum tomorrow." Are you just? I think you'll enjoy that. I certainly did. You'll probably be able to have a ride on one but don't try sitting on the.