I reached over and snatched it up. And said "Jeremy, in history young man, we read the history book, not some romance novel" I slipped it inside my ha...it with out looking at it. The look on his face was of fright. He turned beat red, and stuck his head in his book.I walked back to my desk, and waited for the buzzer for 5th to end and 6th to come in. Jeremy rushed out the door. I expected him to come up to me and ask for his book back. He did not, and I figured he would come back after school.. " All right, let's do it. Can you meet me over in Trumbull tomorrow morning, and we'll sign the papers and open escrow. Maybe about ten o'clock?" As with most of Ray's real estate deals, I was coming to just rely on his judgment. He was on a good run and I'd stick with it until he faltered on something. Having come to a decision, I stopped worrying about the deal. Now it was Ray's turn to worry for both of us.A week later Ellen startled me at supper when she told me that she'd gone over to. Then I remembered Christmas in Japan, when I spent some time with Bill. I said, "Over Christmas, I spent a lot of my time on Billy's motorcycle. It made it easier for us to drive around. Here in the states you only have to reach the age of fifteen to ride a motorcycle. Having one, would mean that I could go places without calling a cab, or bothering my friends."Mom said, "Nick, I want you to feel free, as the wind and live life, but they're so dangerous. I won't say 'no', but let's think about. ”“Jennifer, please” I began to play...You sigh, a song begins,you speak, and I hear violinsIt’s magicThe stars desert the skiesAnd rush to nestle in your eyesIt’s magicWithout a golden wandOr mystic charms,Fantastic things beginWhen I am in your armsWhen we walk hand in handThe world becomes a wonderlandIt’s magicHow else can I explainthose rainbows when there is no rainIt’s magic...Why do I tell myselfThese things that happenare all really trueWhen in my heart I knowThe magic ismy love for.