I just lay there feeling bored, but as time passed the stretching began, and quickly became worse. I don't think I could have survived much longer if ...ou had not arrived and freed me when you did, and I will forever be indebted to you all. Well, that is my story," she concluded.I glanced around the silent room. Fritz had his jaws clenched so tightly that you actually could see the muscles in his jaw stand out, a couple of the women had tears in their eyes and the other faces were either white. She still had a couple of days to stop the check, she told herself. What was odd was the sense of relief she felt. The problem was now out of her hands. At the same time, she was appalled. She had just paid someone $1000 to rape her. Claire was pretty sure this was not normal behavior. Why did she feel relief after mailing the envelope?Claire went to bed and slept fitfully. The next day she was as troubled as ever. Finally, late in the day, she called the bank to stop the check, but it had. Will you be Charlotte for the rest ofthe day? For me?"Before I could answer the lights went out. We walked through the house.It became obvious very quickly that a power failure had occurred. Thewashing machine had stopped and when we went to check on it, it was fullof soapy water."I guess I will have to be Charlotte for awhile whether I want to ornot." Well then let's have some fun with it, ok?"First she gave me some pointers on how to act like a girl. Her reasoningwas that to experience being. “I was just thinking that myself,” Steve pipped up. Malcolm smiled. “I am sure there are more experienced than me but I have helped a few ladies out over the years, and couples as well occasionally.” He told them. Sandra and Steve looked at each other. “I would be privileged to help out and give you the benefit of my experience.” Malcolm said quietly. They looked at each other again. Words were not required between them. They knew each other well enough to know what the other was thinking.