I cleared a spare hole for her and slipped a chub minnow on the hook then lowered the rig in the water allowing lots of line so any fish would swim wi...h the bait till ready to swallow it down. With both rigs set we sat and chatted about events as pop music played and we waited for slow biting fish. Suddenly Rita’s bite indicator fluttered, tipped up and slid under the ice slowly as the fish ran with the bait fish sideways in its maw. Rita had grasped the rig preparing to give battle. “Patience,. "I'm sorry James," I said, "I just don't think I can. Its too soon. AndI have "other reasons," I can't really talk about in front of all thesepeople...." Oh," said James. He pulled back from me and got back up into his chair.LaKeesha and Kendrick were also disappointed (that I would apparently notbe following their example (immediately) into wedded bliss with James.(Perhaps they had hoped that James and I would be permanent couple-friends with them?))"I'm so, so, so, so sorry James," I said,. "Immediately! These proceedingsare complete!"6Burt put one foot in front of the other, the bailiff pulling at his arm,the crowd watching him as he hung his head in shame and sorrow.There was a hush now. The severity of the sentence had shocked every oneof them to the core. Each member of the crowd reflected on how close theyall were to such a penance for so small a crime. And more, their ownEarl, the absolute authority in the valley, had been denied completely.Such an action was hitherto. "Ithink you're beautiful." She actually was 43 and somewhat overweight, buther curves were very well proportioned, just the way I like women. "Why, thank you, honey! I really appreciate that." She put her hand backon my thigh and pulled me even closer to her delightful derriere. After awhile she said, "I'm afraid you're not going to get much rest all workedup like that." Who needs rest?" I happily remarked. She started running her hand up anddown my bare leg. In response I rubbed her bare arm.