Of course, I've been writing for much longer, but writing and publishing are two different things altogether. So, I'm pleased.”I looked at her smili...g while she looked back expectantly. “Oh, alright,” I continued and sighed. She deserved a more in-depth answer after all. “So, I put down a few goals at the beginning of the year, and looking back, I can only say that I've kept to pretty much all of them. Meaning: Every week a piece of horrible advice for talentless authors – that was pretty easy,. .. private parts," I said squirmingly, and in a low tone."About what?" she said loudly."Well, it's about my testicles" I said not looking at her but the carpet in front of the sofa.She stopped knitting again."Go on" she said, more gently than I had expected."Well, I seem to have some aches and discomfort there. I was wondering if I should se a doctor." Are you sure you've not been with a girl and caught something?" she replied accusingly."No mom, honestly" I said.She thought for a moment. "How. "With a newfound eagerness and Lisa's acceptance, I said, "that would begreat Lisa! I'll get changed."Knowing I would be going out with Lisa changed how I would get ready,so after a shower and quick shave, I managed to get dressed in abouthalf an hour, with my hair and makeup done, a padded bra, my paddedpantybrief, pantyhose, a pleated skirt and a blouse. I wore my brownflats, pink lipstick, and a bit of perfume. Neither of my parentsreacted when they saw me dressed, and after dinner, Lisa and. "Has he ever found the swamp witch?" Ardath asked after some time ofsilent walking."Nae, never. She hides in the most clever ways, that minx. Not even I canfind 'er even if I want to... but maybe that's for the best. She dabblesin dark arts herself, though it's said she's never done nobody any wrongwho didn't deserve it."The two didn't speak much for another period, focusing on making theirway through this section of the marsh. Brona had said that once onecrossed passed a wide stretch of.