I told him it was new technology but a coming thing. He asked if we did bodies for day haulers, which of course we did. I told him I would get him som... literature.Susan asked, "How many people are in business with you here? How many partners do you have?"I kind of ignored the question as we walked back across the span between the buildings, watching a flatbed trailer backing up to the big dock with a load of used generators to be rebuilt."Jesus, Steve, you are busy," Kevin said looking at all. I need to help you.She gave me a weak smile and continued to examine the ceiling with her good eye."Could you please bring me a glass of water?" she said.I stood up and hurried toward the kitchen. When I got back, I put the glass on a low table and sat beside her. Her body felt limp and surprisingly tender in my arms as I lifted her into sitting position. Supporting her back, I brought the glass to her lips. She moistened them, and glanced at me. I waited as she sipped some more water, then. It’s always because God is disappointed, and is apparently too busy to punish me himself. Nuns are his proxy for that kind of thing.“I work in the laundry sometimes,” I said. “You know that.”She blinked.“Oh. I suppose you do.” She stared at me a little longer. “And you are almost a man, so I suppose it’s normal for you to be interested in ... girls’ underwear.”I was shocked! It must have showed, because she grinned at me.“I think I’m safe a while longer,” she said. “You’re cute, but you’re too. Melody, Tracy, and Amanda were excited to hear that we were engaged now. Supper was a happy meal. Carl even managed to congratulate me.After supper, we went to “our” couch in the common room.We kissed and held each other. The week sped by. Friday afternoon, we got in my wagon and I drove us to the home of my parents. We pulled in and were met by both. Dad had gotten off early. I had emailed them to let them know that we were engaged now.Dad spun Agnes around in a hug. “I’m glad you’re going to.