I was amused by the whole thing, since I did not care which way it turned out—I was going to love it just as much, no matter whether it was a boy or...a girl. Helen was aghast when she heard of the betting pool, but I convinced her that it was harmless fun for the men, so she relaxed.We tied up at St. Louis and Capt. Johnson began rounding up another load of freight for Kansas City. Several boats had arrived with freight that had been shipped from New Orleans, but those boats did not want to. Clad in a pair of dark blue denim jeans and a black leather jacket, the only tell-tale signs that she was soaked were the streams of water from the tip of her ponytail and a similarly bathed face to Jake’s. One by one, people shuffled up to the yawning hole in the ground, paying their last respects by plucking a single white rose from the wicker basket and tossing it inside. Penny slipped her hand into Jake’s and led him forward. Their steps were small and it took twice as long to cover the. It was a moment of strange emotions for me, to see my dear wife being enjoyed by young turks and somewhere, i felt i was right in freeing priti from the bondage of boring love. That she is mine still and that she is being enjoyed! No words to describe what i went through. I told ‘ folks, forget trekking, stay at my place ( my son was away to his granny’s) and let me see how well you look after my wife and of course i am going to let you guys use my master bed room’. They were ecstatic with my. I have surprises for you later, so no touching yourself while you are away from me.”Rachel’s eyes widened. Where was she going?“I made you an appointment for your salon. I’ve spoken to your stylist and explained how I want your hair and makeup done. Then you are to go get a pedicure and manicure. Bright red polish, please. Daddy is going to prepare dinner for our guest. You are to go to your appointments, but first, we need to take a few more pictures.” He pulled up his phone and showed her.