But, he has never understood an inventor's heart. He finds me utterly hopeless, I know. In his eyes, I should be focused on securing a marriage instea... of fiddling with doodads."Your Ladyship, might I inquire if you have reached a decision?" he asks with hope in his voice."I have not," I reply, refusing to discuss the matter further. "Now, please fetch my guest." As your Ladyship wishes," he replies, giving me one last sigh for good measure.I return my attention to my work, but the question. ’ ‘Sounds great! I’d love to see you all again!’ ‘Excellent! Listen… there’s something else we need to talk about. I don’t want to do it over the phone. We’ll discuss it when I’m down there. It’s important.’ Russ gulped. What could he be talking about? ‘OK, no problem. See you soon, then?’ ‘Yeah, see you in a few days!’ Russ hung up the phone and checked the calendar on his desk in his home office. He noticed that six months had passed since Brad, Kellie and E.J. had made their move to the big. When we sat at the table, Mom asked, “How long have you two been fucking? You seem so sure of yourselves that I would guess that it has been something more than a year.”Sue answered, “No, it has been less than two months. I had been involved in a couple of trivial make-out sessions, but I was still a virgin when Bill and I started fucking.”“In that case, I would say that both of you are very mature for your ages. I congratulate you both.“We need to start work right away on setting ourselves up. " Oh, it's not so bad," I told her, trying my best to look sympathetic. "Look, come and sit on my porch for a minute, and get your breath back." Oh, listen, I don't want to be any bloody bother. I've already tried to attack your fucking fence." Nonsense, I insist. Look, you're the first jogger I've rescued in ages. And the fence will recover. It's coped all this time without me painting it. It's not your fault it rained last night." Oh, well, are you sure? You weren't going anywhere?" I'm sure..