And do you know why?”“Why?” Allison inquired as she set down her cup.“Because men still run the show. Sure, you have the odd female politician...here, a woman multi-millionaire there, but they’re operating and competing in the system men designed. Those women have been compromised. Meanwhile, most of the money and political power still rests in men’s hands. Women toil away, as unappreciated and under-served as we ever were.”Allison nodded. It felt like she was listening to the most bizarre sermon. "We called it a charm."She nodded. "Do you know where the charm is right now?" Maddie had it in her hand the last time I saw it." Her tone made me think that she was more concerned about the charm than my sister. "Why don't you find Maddie first and ask her?" Point taken," the doctor said. "Don't worry, they won't harm Maddie."I wondered how she could know that, but before I got a chance to ask, the drunk and her handler returned. "Anything?" the doctor asked."It's very hazy," said the drunk.. “Mary Whittaker,” the magistrate intoned in the silence, “this, I hope, is your final time before us. You will be released from prison on Monday but it has been decided that you will receive one final flogging to remind you of the error of your ways. You have been before me on three separate occasions to be punished, yet I fear I have been too easy on you.” Too easy? This was suddenly very interesting indeed. “It is to my grave disappointment that I learn your attitude has shown no significant. . he's fine. I'm pretty lucky to get him 'cos he's really popular. All the girls in this school want him. He's really hot as well! He's such a winner. I only want to date the best men." Ella smiled. "I don't know... he's just so... he treats me like a woman and makes me feel like a woman."While I spoke with Ella, a small blonde boy walked up to me. It took me a while before I realised it was Eddie."Got my onroppers yet, Keith?"Since I had to talk to Eddie in private I said goodbye to Ella and.