We shouted to each other to be heard above the wind and the roar of the engine. I learned that she was the single mother of a six-year-old son and she...taught physical education at a local high school. I told her that her competitive tennis nature reminded me of Alice, but I didn't say anything about the similarity between Karen and Ann, also a single mother of a six-year-old son. I was trying to forget I had ever met Ann.She learned things about me too; that I was a senior at Cromwell Military. As she'd known it would, the usual aftermath set in - what on Earth was sheto do for the next several hours. She tugged vainly at her leash for a fewminutes - not bothering to try to manoeuvre the loops of her tether back overthe curve of the hook holding them, for she knew from experience that it wasimpossible with her flat face and weak jaws - before taking up a position standingsquarely on her feet by her post, almost the only posture she could adopt,as her tether was much too short to let. ) "I'm Dr Sullivan" said the aging Doctor. "What is it we can do for you today? he asked. My acting career started here. "It is two years since I had a check up, and I wanted a full examination actually" I said. I wanted to run like hell. "I'm sure we can manage that" said Dr Sullivan. "Just pop behind the curtain and undress would you please." I was in turmoil, here I was deliberately doing the very thing that repulsed me the most. I undressed quickly before my nerve deserted me and walked. .. Stan Wilson, Beth," he went on, his smooth voice gaining confidence. "I just received a shipment of sandals... some beautiful styles, and... and I thought you might like to stop by and have a look at them... when you get time, or are down this way." Why, Stan how thoughtful of you to call me!" Beth exclaimed, her elation quite sincere, but the sandals had little to do with it. "I'd love to see them." Oh, we try to offer our... ah... special customers just a little bit more," he said, his.