By the time he finished, he was crying, so I put the card table aside andheld him until he finished.After a while, he said, "Can I tell you something?... Sure you can." I ... I figured the best way to deal with having to wear a dress was tokinda pretend I was a girl. And ... I think I like the idea of being one.I feel ... happy. I can't remember being happy like this before. Probablysounds crazy." Not really. I have a feeling you might be transgendered. You ever hear ofthe term?" You mean like. Did you have any luck finding that blackguard that has been plaguing the road to Eagle Pass?" First of all, Sandy, please call me Jesse. You make me nervous wondering where Mr. North might be."As to the other matter: well, I ain't sure. I did pick up a bandit that could be the man you told me about. You ever hear of Henry Hathaway?" Well, now, Jesse, there was a man from near here by that name. He was a no-good galoot that was always causing trouble. He could have been the man, but I guess that. .here where no one issupposed to touch things, that maybe I'd get a little peace and quiet.But...no! No peace for the old leprechaun!" Who... what are you?" Malcome stammered.The dwarf bowed. "I am yer leprechaun..." he said with a flourishbefore getting back to snarling and growling to himself."And...what does a leprechaun do?" Why, good sir, I grant wishes!" Wishes?" Malcome said, perking up."That's right, wishes. Ye have in your hand four wishes." Wow! Gee... Really! I'm so..." Now. When we got there, I said, "If you get uncomfortable, call. I can always come and get you."She smiled and said, "Oh, I think I can handle it. I may even play a bit, I just don't want to do it all." She was laughing as she got out of the car. I just shook my head. Driving home, a thought suddenly hit me. Mom. I suddenly was ten years old, and going to the bathroom during the night. I heard a noise, and looked down stairs. I saw Mom on her knees, and she was lifting up Aunt Marie's dress. I don't.