I didn't mind at all if my head were out of proportion with my body. I began learning to read at age four upon Father's knee. I learned music from my ...other at an early age, tapping out Fur d'Elise with my right hand by the age of five. I felt that my large head would easily accomodate all the knowledge of the world, which I began accummulating as rapidly as possible by reading every book in Father's large library. I was now reading from the middle levels after starting with the lowest. The reaction itself releases heat energy, so the vampire's clothes burn up. For the vampire, it's over in seconds. Even a glancing ray can cause massive damage. The effect seems to chain while the vampire is exposed." Have you ever..." No," she answered quickly. "I ... had a friend. We were hiding in a wooden shed. I was sitting two feet away from her ... A stray breeze caused a board to move. Like I said, it was over in seconds. I'll never forget it. From that day forward, I have never let. " You do have a point there Daddy. Let's go visit Buttercup and Nosey, and all the others," she said, and so we did.When breakfast was ready, we were ready for it. It was nice to have a real meal again instead of warming up traveling food. It was also nice to have Lanita in my lap waiting to be fed."What will we do first, Carl," Denac asked, as we finished.You and Caltort and I will figure out how to make the wagons first, and then I think it will be you and I gathering material for Caltort. Before I knew it, the bell rang and we were all dismissed. I grabbed my bag and talked to my best friend, Becky, as I headed out to the parking lot."So what're you doing for winter?" Probably Florida with Jane (her girlfriend). What about you? Are you and John planning something special?" I honestly don't know. He said he had a surprise but that's it." She gasped"You don't think he'll propose do you?" Propose? We've only been dating 3 months." Oh come on, you're totally head over heels for him..