"Whoa, where are you? Did you even see me when you got home?" The confused look on my face must have answered the question. "I didn't think so, you wa...ked right by me in the kitchen without so much as a good morning. Did something..."I interrupted her, not wanting her to say anything that might attract attention. "What? Oh, sorry, I wasn't trying to be rude. I think I was a little more tired than I thought; that run kind of wore me out." I put a finger to my lips and motioned her to follow me.. Luckily, we are part of who is getting fed, with the buns for hotdogs,and donuts and pastries from the bakery. There is also rumor of acake, but I don't see it anywhere." Before we start, I want to have one present given. We will do therest after we eat. Bobby, can you come up?"The boy had met Mrs. Winchester at the dinner on Wednesday, but wasstill a little shy in front of her. "Darling boy," the lady said. "Idon't have much at my age, but I would like to give you this." Shehanded the rose to. I had the cab driver swing by a liquor store and I grabbed a bottle of Jameson’s and a couple of cigars. I had some work to do (I reply to member emails religiously, that is part of the benefits of being a member is that we get to chat). So I stripped down to my new AussieBum speedos, pulled up a chair, poured myself a scotch and did an hours work.Then it was time to hit the pool. I poured a nice strong scotch into my coffee mug, threw on a shirt, shorts, tennis shoes and I headed out.The pool. She came directly to me and with some fear on her face. With a sobbing voice she said, “Can you lend me 8000 please, I’ll return it as soon as I can.”I was a bit shocked and asked her for what she needed the money. She didn’t tell me and said it was for some work. I suspected something fishy and said, “I’ll only give you the money if you tell me truly what it is for.” She didn’t tell me and started pleading with drops of tears (fake of course) rolling down her eyes.She said, “Please give me the.