She wanted me to think about some goals for myself if I was reallygoing to have a chance to become Tanya. I wrote some obvious ones, likemaking some ...riends that would like me for who I was, and losing weight,so that I would look nicer. I then got some finished my homework for theweekend.By that time, supper was ready. As I ate, I began to get nervous again.Tonight was that group I was supposed to go to. I had already had come totrust Donna, and didn't think she would steer me wrong, but I. The simple cabins looked like palaces compared to their reed homes in the marsh. I was required to enter each proud owner's home and compliment them on the accomplishment. All the former widows took it into their heads to kiss my lips upon entering the dwelling. I swear they must have come up with this new tradition to see how red my face would get. Swarta and Palus took it in stride, only saying it was proper the lord of the village be afforded the correct respect. I was careful not to shake. " We are honored," I said. Lees and I walked side-by-side with Legs and Cadence following a step behind. There was no quarrel over our weapons on this visit and we were led directly to the antechamber of the dining room where Lord Chang greeted us warmly."Welcome back to Chaos, Hero Lincoln," he said. "Please join me for dinner and introduce your entourage." We entered the dining area and sat at low hassocks around the table. I noted that Lees and Legs were given the seats to Chang's left and. "Sure."The drive only took a few minutes. I wondered how I'd keep myself occupied, with my wife running off. Then again, all we'd do is sit the same room, not talking. I could do that alone.Sally's mom met me at the door. "The girls are downstairs, playing on the computer. You know, Mr. Marcus, I think Sally has a crush on you. She talks about you all the time."Great! I'm dead meat if Sally's folks find out what we've done."And now I can see why," she continued.She shifted her weight from one.