Blonde. Natural.Directly in front of her was a carefully drawn five pointed star in white chalk. Candles were poised at the points of the star, the fl...mes still and constant in the breezeless basement.She spoke slowly but clearly, alien words from a large ancient book open in her steady hands; the cold causing goosebumps to appear on her entire body. She didn't notice.The mesmeric reading abruptly stopped, and a palpable silence took charge. Suddenly the candles began to flicker; an unnatural. "She reached into her purse and pulled out the little book. "Robert? RobertKreuzmark!" She shook him gently but he just grunted."Maybe you realize we've drugged you. Our organization has looked at yourbehavior and attitudes. We've decided that while you may be a brilliantscientist, you've taken advantage of too many people, women especially,and the women researchers in your employment most of all. You've routinelydownplayed their contributions, you've insulted them, and a lot more! So,we are. Two hours later I could still hear the music coming from next door. About 2: 30 the music stopped and I was sure she would come home, but she didn't. About 3:30 the lights went out and she still didn't come home. I fell asleep shortly after that and woke up around 8:30 when Kathy came through the door. "Let's go to breakfast, I'm hungry."No apology, no I am sorry or explanation as to why she didn't come home so I had to ask her. "I intended to come home but Brian was afraid I might injure. The two-hour lunch break is always nice. I took Juanita's cart up to see if the new homes were in place yet. They were both setup and Terrell's men were putting up patio covers. I needed to go to Home Depot to get a couple of plastic sheds and get them installed. My family should be happy here. I hoped so.I drove over to see Terrell at the last of Sue's four buildings being built. Darnel was still acting as the job foreman, making sure quality was being maintained throughout the construction..