My father remained rather quite all day. After the calling hours he dropped me back to the hotel and said he would be meeting up with some old friends...for a drink. Gave me some money for a pizza and was off. I had dinner in the room. Showered and made sure to shave very well before climbing in bed. I slept in one of my fathers t-shirts that barely covered my ass and helped expose my erect nipples. I was a hunter now. Just waiting on my prey. My father finally stumbled in around 1:30. Finally I. " Splendid, gentlemen!" Chalke expostulated. "Now let us return to the pleasant part of this evening. We should not neglect your charming daughter, Colonel."Again, Elizabeth Maynard shook her head and smiled. Maynard smirked."Knowing my daughter, she enjoyed our discussion more than we did."For the rest of the evening, the talk at the table turned to gossip and local news. Chalke proved to be a knowledgeable man and not averse to idle chit-chat. It was past ten o' clock before the party broke. And yes, I am a kindergarten teacher, and I love what I do. And the kids seem to love me right back. I have very many friends, both women and men, and just basically a life full of friendship and joy. And it would be a perfect life, if it wasn’t for my not-so-secret wish to have a family of my own combined with a complete inability to attract a male companion for a longer period of time. It’s not like I’m ugly, really. Sure, I’m a big sized girl, but as they say in the world of books, all of. She didn't share this particular hopefulness with me, apparently.During the first hour was when we made the steepest part of the descent towards Canby. The river was narrower at this end, and, as a result, the current moved along at a faster pace. Except for Lisa's constant grumbling and complaining, I was enjoying myself."Jerry, would you be mad if I try to get someone else to switch places with me? I think I'd have more fun if I had my own tube. We could still ride alongside each other." I.