In Jane's decision, I hoped it would not be the paramount reason for marrying. If it was, then she would be better off with one of the others. I turne... and left the room. My presence in the manor was now intolerable. I certainly did not want to be around to help with anyone else's wedding arrangements."I could not have asked for a better deal. My daughter has been trying to get me to come over here for a long time and learn something about managing tenant farms. But I have to be honest and tell. Megan was quite comfortable in Pete’s house; she’s been there many times before. She has also met George before and liked him. The only downside was that she’s also met his wife and liked her too, but the rest of us had managed to convince her that is just sex; a nice birthday gift that won't affect their marriage at all.Eventually the doorbell rang and Pete went off to answer it, returning minutes later with the rest of his guests.“You all know George” he said and we all nodded. “And these are. I sent it now." Well, now is too late," Cathy said. "Close the door."Kelly shut the door and Cathy continued. "We may have lost that account because of your mistake. You know that I need to write this up in your file." It was a simple mistake..." Kelly Anne began, then seeing the look on Cathy's face, she stopped speaking and said, "I'm sorry." I'd hate to ruin your permanent record, however, so I will try and come up with a suitable punishment," Cathy said. "Strip!"Kelly Anne looked up in. As he opened the door he could smell the yeast. The chain link fence looked rusted at the back of the lot where long strands of weeds poked out of the buckled cracks in the asphalt. The hall was the same red brick building with the long flat roof that Brendan remembered. The brick looked a little more weathered, a bit grey with chinks in the mortar between. In fact, the entire area had that feel of age and neglect, as if an earlier pride had slunk off and run away years ago."Uh, Dad, why are we.