When Charles did finally come back, it was to push Jasmine into the room, and leave immediately, saying that dinner would be ready in half an hour. De...pite Cynara's attempt to have a conversation with Jasmine, the girl was ever quiet and polite, except for her obvious curiosity over Cynara's current wardrobe.Jasmine had offered to help her dress, but Cynara adamantly refused, insisting she could do it herself, only to have to call the maid over again when after donning her shift and stockings,. My grandson, Brian, visits me frequently and knows his way around the home. Today he thoughtfully brought me a hot cup of coffee. I always enjoyed Brian’s visits, but I often wondered why his wife rarely came with him. I understand that my two grandkids didn’t have much interest in visiting me. Our relationship was much better when I was younger, so were they. As teenagers, there are too many things they would rather do than sit and talk to a really, really old man.Brian pulled up a chair and. Listen to him. Follow what he says and asks of you, and you will have someone who really cares for your welfare."You guys know how to be tough, but you also know how to be gentle. This can be a delicate time for you, so be gentle. Your future depends on it."All three men nodded their heads, while the women were nervously observing their men. They knew only too well how volatile they could be when provoked."Okay, you will need some clothes. I'll make sure you have a pile of Colons to use to buy. The endresult was perfect. I put on the jacket, slipped my right hand into myfront pocket with the thumb out, toyed with an imaginary toothpick inthe corner of my mouth with the other hand, and struck a lackadaisicalpose. I received rave reviews from all in the barber shop. It was timeto head home.As I walked back to where I had parked, I became aware that I was beingstared at by nearly every woman I came across. A couple openly flirtedat me, and one let forth a loud wolf whistle just as I.