He dialled the number, and was asked his name.“Reginald Robertson.”“Hold.” after enough time for a list to be consulted, he was told, “I’l... put you through.”Now, a recognised voice said, “Robertson?”“You did get told I was on the line, so why ask again?”“Oh, yes. Always the smart-ass. Have you seen the news this morning?”“No sir, I haven’t. Should I have? Have you discovered the man you were seeking?”“No, but possibly evidence of his presence. There was an explosion at a bank; possibly an. Little naked cowgirl,” Annabelle said almost sweetly, “stand against the ladder to the loft, and we will try this out. I guess I will have to use water for now.”Nicole stood facing the ladder that led up to the loft.“Hands high above your head!” Annabelle ordered. “Grab the highest rung you can reach on your tiptoes.”Nicole did as she was ordered and then stood there quivering from the exertion of stretching herself up so far. Annabelle stepped up alongside her and began wrapping strips of. " What do they know?" Abigail sighed. "If your father takes it into his head..." They have a plan," Janice replied. "It might not protect me the first time, but it will after. Besides, now Daddy won't be the first." It's too late," Abigail sighed. "It's too late for all of us." It's never too late," Janice replied placidly.'So young ... So innocent. Even with her father around, she still has illusions.' "Let's go to bed -- we don't want to be awake when HE gets home."Being asleep didn't help. It was a very relaxing weekend. I called Katherine when I got back to the dorm, and told her that she was next on my list. We had the weekend off from swimming, but had a small dual meet on Thursday afternoon. Katherine said that her mom was going out-of-town, and Katherine wanted me to escort her to the dance on Friday night. After that, I'd spend the weekend at the beach with her, and a couple of friends."How many people will there be? I'm not up for a big blow out party." It won't be like.