Fourteen tops. Long chestnut hair, a beautiful complexion, and when she smiled, perfect teeth. She dropped a curtsy when she reached us, eyes down and...averted. "Yes sir?" This is Mr. Malcolm, April. He is new with us today, would you escort him please?" I am happy to serve," she said. Then she turned to me. "Hello, Mr. Malcolm, welcome to our church. I am April and I will be happy to be your escort, answer any questions, and assist you in any way. I find it's a good idea to show new guests. "Uncle David, are we going to have to go to school?" was Linda's simultaneous question."Yes, to both questions. Right now I want to get to the bank and then we'll check out and get something to eat before we head out."Rather than try and get my pickup out of the parking garage, I hailed a cab and had them drive me to the nearest branch of Wells Fargo. I was expecting a lot of trouble trying to deposit the check, but they acted like this was a normal thing. I let out a big sigh of relief when I. And she admitted to herself she wanted to be with him. She didn't stop to question why a doctor with all kinds of advanced degrees and a member of an elite profession who could attract lots of women of his own status would be drawn to her, a local girl with a high school education and about as unworldly as it's possible to be. If she had she might have realized that it was for one reason only.Nevertheless, she struggled for the next three days, delaying giving Richard an answer about working. "This hair needs a goodwashing, and deep conditioning."He felt a snap on the right and then again on the left as he felt alittle pressure at his forehead as she dug in some clips. She gave aquick spritz with her hairspray, and before he knew it she was dragginghim from the house, rolling a small suitcase behind her."Thanks again," said Bret. "You sure you don't mind taking her tonight."Peyton didn't mind Jan so much, as she was gorgeous, but knew being withher was never good for his masculine.