" I wonder why in antiquity the fashion was for men to expose their legs while women covered them," he remarked. "Today it seems the opposite -- not t...at I'm complaining. I enjoy seeing a lady's pretty, sweet legs." Maybe men were expected to run and climb while working while women were expected to stand and sit," she replied."I showed your story to Alexis," Rick said as Brenda began laying out the table setting and serving the food he had brought."What did he think?" He was blown away -- like. You can see the upside with me." "What's the downside?" "Mostly long hours and too much travel. Most clients fly me first class but the flights can be long and security has gotten really a pain. One time they checked my carry-on and pulled out my vibrator. The lad asked what it was. That was really annoying. Now I put it in my checked baggage if I have one." At that, Kate ordered another glass of Chablis, then said, "I have to admit, Bonnie, it all sounds very of exciting." "Yes, most of the. I began wondering if my therapist neededa therapist. "Joan, you make me so proud of you in so many ways. You handle mostsituations like an adult. And then, you do this..." Her voice trailed offand we both lapsed into silence. "I can't go back and change the past. What would you recommend; anabortion? That was a rhetorical question. I'm not seeking your opinion.Those are my babies and god help the person that gets in the way." I felttruly righteous. I may not be able to give my children all the. Most of that deception effort would fall on Chuichi. If the loading was accomplished without issue, most likely the delivery would as well.To ease his disquiet Hiro retired in the evening to his dojo to work on calligraphy, not to compose a secret message, but simply to clear his mind. He found these past days a challenge for him to maintain his spiritual balance, and the days ahead would require a clear mind and spirit.He must prepare himself.The construction effort on the Shimakaze proceeded.