" By the end of ninth grade – or no later than tenth – most of the bangers have left school or quit if they're 18," Andy said. "Eisenhower has a 3... percent dropout rate. These kids aren't going to the workforce. They're going to the street corner – either as dealers or as prostitutes. If you don't believe it, drive down 22nd Street some afternoon and see for yourself."Anita looked back to Lupe, who was staring directly at her."So, as I was saying," Lupe continued. "The middle school years are. .you could have ended in trouble with my boyfriend." I honestly was not worried about him. You were dancing so sensually that I had to make a move, no matter what."Although she was a woman and I was straight, I found her words rather flattering. I also admired the confidence which she had showed in approaching me like that."Well, you are a confident one, aren't you? But I'm afraid you are barking up the wrong tree with me." Am I? You see, I believe most straight women just don't know what they. As we went into thehouse, Kimmie took me aside. "Was that completelynecessary?" she asked."No Kim, It was fun!" I replied. I loved the effect I washaving on men so far."Well, I think you should know that Rob is not enjoying thewhole "Ashley experience", you should try harder to makehim enjoy himself." Hey, I'm just having some fun. If you are so worried aboutRob, why don't you make him happy."At this point my sister reminded me of our deal, and of howI wouldn't see any of my money if I screwed. My husband had left for work some two hours before and I had heard Frank leave quietly at around 09.30 to get to college. I was alone in the house and enjoying the quiet and my own thoughts of the previous few days events when I was shaken out of my daydreams by the ring of the phone.I picked it up, "Hello"."Hello Mary, Its Wendy Kent here"."Oh hello... Mrs Kent", I said, rather surprised by her call."I hope you don't mind me phoning but Anne said that you might like me to start cleaning for.