"I will keep that in mind and try to extend the same courtesy to you," I offered. "I say try, because at this point, I don't always feel in control." ...hank you," Catherine told me. "However, I will tell you that it has been a long time since I have been able to talk this freely with anyone. After all, if someone can read your thoughts and feelings, there's no point in hiding anything, is there? And, after all those years with your grandfather, it is refreshing to be able to do so again."I. Since we hadn't seen each other in a long time, I suggested we go to a local pub around the cornor for drinks and to play catch up. So I hopped into my car, and met him in the parking lot of the pub.Once we were settled at a booth, we started reminiscing about college. "You know Katy, I always wanted to screw around with you." I stopped cold, and stared into his face. Did he just say what I think he said."Well now why didn't you?" I'm asking now. Come on Katy come back to my house with me."For. He was responsible for improving the streamlining of costing, which meant the company had access to liquid assets a lot sooner than in the past.Because he was small and timid, he bore the brunt of jokes and teasing not from other accountants, but female clerks. The women said and done things that they knew would embarrass him, knowing he wouldn't retaliate. Like the old saying 'give anyone an inch and the will take a mile' was a good example in John's case. One day the drove him to storm out of. When MistressVictoria intercepted me. "Where are you going, Sissy! You have a table toserve, get over there!" she demanded. I quickly blurted out my problem,but Mistress Victoria was not sympathetic at all. "I don't care if yourmother is at the table, Sissy, get you little ass over there or you'll beworking in my brothel within the hour! Besides, I am sure that they willnot recognize you!"With my heart in my throat, I sashayed over to the table and curtsied. Asinstructed, I blurted out, "Good.