We can do a rapid test and get a preliminary idea in a day or two. Then a week for the confirmation." A week. Oh, God, I don't know if I can handle wa...ting a week." June, it's the best we can do. You're going to need to be strong for your daughter. Do you understand me, June?" Yes, John. Strong for Mary. I need to be strong for Mary." Jack, Jillian, watch over her. I'm going too see if there's anything I can do."He went over to the desk and managed to get Nurse Clipboard. She refused to let him. "I looked and shrugged."It's work is done, so it left. Kind of like the Lone Ranger." That's appropriate."I gave her my best mildly puzzled look. "Well, it is a silver ring."We both chuckled at that and Jake joined in, though I doubt he really gotthe joke. Two year old boys have a lot of energy but little stamina, so he fadedout before ten. As we were putting him to bed, Paula looked around theroom. Her eyes went to the extra bed."Must be kind of lonely, being an only child."I put my arms. I didn't want to embarrass myself alone. Jim suggested that Phil lead off and Blaine follow. He wanted me to go third and Michael fourth. As the hosting partner, Jim was going last.Phil drove his ball about 280 yards and Blaine did the same. I hit the new club about 240 yards and it had a slight fade. Michael was within five yards of me and Jim hit it about 260 yards. Phil and Blaine made birdies. Michael and Jim both had pars. I followed up the rear with a bogey.We played the front nine in. Well, that always got thingsflowing.She flicked her hair back. "Like the devil, signing a contract for asoul and all that?" Mm-hm, think of it like that," I said, smiling. Mortals, such fools;demons don't enslave souls, they eat them."So, if I bring you someone who will, you'll grant me immortality?" Assuming she is acceptable, deal."***I must say, Jacintha's ruthless efficiency was worthy of applause;finding one to sign a soul away was a tall order. Mephistopheles wooedFaust for years and.