John was actually a little nervous to be trudging out in the six-inch deep snow, knowing there was no real excuse he could think of for going out ther... and "accidentally" talking to the guy. He was going to look pretty obvious. That is until Mrs. Cooper placed a thermos in John's hand and asked him to bring it out to poor freezing Wade. Excuse covered. Coolness retained. He tried to look unconcerned with Wade's welfare as he handed over the thermos to Wade, limply offering it and saying: "Mrs.. ‘I always carry some hard candy with me for situations like this. Kids love it. I always did.’ It was then they heard the bawling of the cattle and turned to see them topping the rise half a mile distant. Soon the entire ridge was filled with running animals as they sensed the water. There was no controlling them, nor was there any need to do so. Maria looked at Emerson and laughed. ‘That sure is a nice sight, especially since we aren’t eating all that dust this time. You solved that problem,. It was supposed to be one of those weekends when I had the entire houseto myself as Karol, my name when dressing up.My sister, Joyce, had gotten a new dress a few weeks ago that I was dyingto wear but we had a pact, I could wear whatever I wanted to of hers butnot before she wore it. She wore the dress in question last week when shewent out with her boyfriend so now it would be my turn.Dad was away on maneuvers with his army reserve unit and mom and Joycewere going to spend the weekend doing. Anyway, despite certain signals that really should have clued me in, I never got past the touchy feely stage this time 'round. Eventually, Jenny left the job, moved in with a new boyfriend and I of course was crushed.Years later, we got in touch again, I don't remember if she called me or vice versa, but we picked up our friendship more or less where we left off, but without the touchy part, alas. I still harbored a secret love for her, but I didn't want to ruin it.A time came when Jenny wanted.