From the old coots in the office when they see one of us in a short skirt. Getting a little handsy at times. I’m just afraid they’ll do somethin..., and I won’t be able to stop them. I don’t like being alone with them.”“I know, Katelynn. Please believe me, I am aware and am taking appropriate measures to protect you ladies and make this architectural firm something my brother would be proud of." They hugged and both set off to work.I stopped back at around 9 pm. Aunt Steph fell asleep on the. By a strange coincidence, they seemed to have severalthings in common, because Paula had also been all alone in the worldwhen she was discovered by the good doctor.She had neither home, nor friends, and no living relatives, and hadagreed to marry the doctor in a moment of desperation and weakness. Hemade sure that she was fed and housed, but he controlled all the money,supervising the buying of her clothes and allowing her nothing of herown. She could only say, in reply to Dorothy's questions,. "Carol, do you need an advance or anything?" Geoff asked, as the newclerk was about to leave. "Maria says you are working out really well,and we need the help. We know that it can mean special expenses when youstart a new job. So I'm willing to give an advance of up to $100, if youneed it."Carol stood stock still, looking stunned. "No, thank you. I can'tbelieve you offered though. I mean I haven't even worked enough hoursfor $100. This is the best place I've ever worked. You are so kind,. She wouldn't tell him what the problem was but did say, "Oh, Honey. After the business part of the meal Howard, Janet and the three customers wanted to do some socializing. Howard said he and Janet could take care of the rest of the business so I came on home. Some of the things Janet did and said tonight just worried and surprised me. It's nothing for you to worry about. I'm sure we will clear it up Monday."Amy worried about what Janet was doing to her husband all that weekend. She was no.