I’m a bit of a bookworm myself and when I’m reading, I’d don’t like to be interrupted.” I said truthfully. “Buy it from the rare book shop...on the other side of the road?” I gestured in the general direction of the shop.“That’s right, a copy of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ from the mid-nineteenth century.” She said jubilantly as if she’d found the Holy Grail, which perhaps for her it was.“I’m Linda by the way. I’m staying at the Hotel du Vin.” I stretched across the table and we shook hands.“I’m Lily.. All Beth needed to do was to drop the temperature a few more degrees to turn it into ice. She closed her eyes and concentrated. She could sense the water's heat, almost sensed its molecules vibrating. In her mind, she tried to calm its vibrations, tried to cool the water even more than it already was, and push it over the edge so it would freeze.Taking a step forward, Beth placed her bare foot onto solid sea ice. She had done it! Another step and she placed her other foot onto solid ice again.. Once her feet hit the ground, Bill took her right arm and attached the cuff to the top of the open door. Someone else attached the left one to the other door. The doors were locked open and spreaded her arms out in a spread eagle position. The only light Susan could see was the bright glare of headlights. She was in a parking lot, on full display for anyone coming in. Just when she was adjusting to the light, Bill blindfolded her. She heard Bill’s voice. “I’m going in for a drink or two. You. . its not even 7:30," Evan reminded her, a hint of hesitation inhis voice."So?" Savannah asked, turning back to look at him. "Who says we can'thave a little fun while we get ready to close?"Evan walked back over to the tables of panties and began refolding them."Yeah, I guess you can pretty much get away with whatever...since youknow...your mom owns the store," Evan said in a playful tone.Savannah looked up just then, almost as if she was caught off guard byhis comment. "Well...not exactly,".