"Here's anidea. We're almost the same size. What would you think of wearingsomething of mine?" Why? Do you have an old costume somewhere?" No, silly. ... mean wear my regular clothes!" You mean, like a dress? Be serious." I am being serious. I doubt the school dress code specifically forbidsa young man to wear a dress and I'm sure it would really get yourteacher's goat." But...but what would everyone think?" They'd think you had the nerve to stand up against an unfair rule.They'd think you were. Then after that, he'll let you know what he wants.I nodded, taking the glass he'd held out for me and walking up to the door. I took a deep breath and pushed it open.The room beyond was opulent. Artwork on the walls, a fish tank that looked to be full of huge piranhas, and a grand piano all caught my eye, but then I was distracted by the occupants."Ah good," Mr. Smith said, gesturing to me to approach. "Gentlemen, may I introduce Lucy, my new girl."The other four men clapped their hands softly,. She looked stunned for some reason, and started stuttering something about "Drop the dress..." It's the American way Blossom." I just grinned at her, and she gasped with her hands brought before her mouth. Her lips are a beauty, with soft velvet red coloration. She swallowed hard, and agreed. "I will be back at 8:00 tonight. Okay." And with this she left. I did not think much more about it until later that evening, when I was closing shop, and Blossom showed up. Even in the nighttime she lights. .. for any reason."It was that pause–the one before "for any reason"–that would prove to be most valuable to me in the future! "Well, Ms. Thibodeau, I don't think we need to pursue this matter any longer. I want you to go clean out your desk and move your things in here. You have the job." Really? Oh, thank you, Sir! I will do it right away! Oh, this is so wonderful!" Annie was nearly bubbling over with excitement!Frankly, I was beginning to get a lot more excited about my stay here in Savannah.