The Queen laughed.‘Poor Allan,’ Queen de Rain thought. ‘I think his plans have been derailed.’ She decided that she liked this Lord Wizard. Sh... was going shake thing up, and it was probably a good thing. The economy and the population had been stagnant for some time. Her people had been frightened to progress.“The fact that Nina is also carrying his daughter should ease your mind about the succession as well,” Lee told her.The Queen nodded that it was. She wasn’t happy Allan got to her first,. “I do?” “Yes, sad.” “Oh!” she said, widening her eyes. “Yes, sadness is not what I want for today,” I said, shaking my head. “Yes, I know you don’t want sadness. I know you don’t.” “What do you think I want for today?” “You want me to invite you to sit with me but you’re too shy to ask.” “You’re right. I do.” She smiled and gestured with her hand to the empty seat across from her, both of us enjoying imitating the flat way Mamet’s character spoke. I was stunned by her invitation, but. The kids were really hyped up from the fun they had at the school. All four of them had met and played with a great many other children their age.After supper, we were watching the news to hear the forecast of another day or two of rain. Sissy said, "I think we should go home and take care of our hubbies. If we do this in short periods of time now, they won't be upset with us over the summer. It's only six thirty, so let's get out of here and we can be home by eleven. I'll bet they will be. My mother didn't want any unexpected pregnancies.She definitely wouldn't approve of who I wanted to have sex with.Finally, Ms. Samuels said, “I want you all to read the chapter on reconstruction,” she said. “Be ready for a test on Monday. There just might be an essay question on carpetbaggers, so pay attention. Now enjoy the rest of the day.” She paused. “Especially you, Becky. I hear you're inspiring the swim team today.”My cheeks went crimson.The class burst into conversation, girls.