The table’s centre stage and upon it are jars, a bowl of strawberries, sugar and various wooden spoons – lots of props this eager crowd will be de...perate to use on me. Recruiting volunteers to join me on stage won’t be a problem tonight.I catch sight of an event poster pinned on the wall and smile. “Jams, Pickles and Preserves” is a title stolen from a WI recipe book, and the poster’s arty picture of jam jars is hideous. Posters are plastered all over town but the wily LPWI members, adopting a. Thanks! Gosh Mayoni, I'm sorry we didn't meet more often. What is this, your third trip to Earth?" Ha! No, my tenth! I worked many times on the first-contact and portage teams, during Jumpstart. Our schedules here just never lined up... Uh, Uncle Leon?" Yeah?" There's something I am honor bound to tell you. Father's brother is a very important relationship in the tribe. My vows of obedience to my parents extend to you. It is appropriate that you know this." Huh? You're saying that you'll obey. I hope you have the chance to experience lovefrom Harry tonight. I think you will a happy girl!"We laughed and she took my hand. "Just be careful, my dear. Men can be sweet and wonderful but they'refeelings are more profound before bed than after. Don't be hurt orsurprised if his ardor diminishes after he's had you." I understand, Felicia. Don't forget who I am...who we are!"Again we laughed. The hour went quickly and it was time for her toreturn to her shop."Carolyn, I want you to know. Sandman still hadn't returned my call. No matter I got back to the city mid afternoon and checked into a hotel close to the city but far away enough that i wouldn't run into anyone I knew or more importantly Kelly.Once I checked in I went into work to say hello and ask my boss if I could have another week off. He told me no problems, whilst at the bank I organised a new bank account in my name only. I then transfered half our joint savings across to my account and ensured all future pay would.