It's always seemed as though Jerry wasn't too wild about it, so I didn't. Now, I'm calling you anyway. How about lunch?'"Lemme see.' Bev seemed to tur... away from the phone for a moment, then went on. "Yeah. Let's. I've felt the same thing, like Jerry didn't really want us to talk. I don't think it's anything serious on his part, just seemed to want us separated. I don't mind that, but now you've gone and busted up his thing, let's get together and get acquainted.' Bev clearly was a fast mover,. ‘Pssst… Gaurav!’ she whispered urgently. ‘Can you help me out here?’ He was surprised. ‘What?’ ‘Come in here. I can’t get this on by myself.’ He looked around nervously but the sole saleswoman was swamped at the front counter. He swallowed hard and ducked inside the changing room. Christi was halfway into a figure-hugging thigh-length red silk dress , the zipper was in the back and she couldn’t reach it. ‘I can’t get this zipped,’ she explained. ‘Can you pull it up?’ Gaurav swallowed and. It was brightly painted and flowers filled itwith the scent of spring. The woman smiled when she saw Virginia."Hello, my love," she said. "I take the sounds I heard to signify youhave a new pupil." I do, Gloria," said Virginia, sitting down on the edge of the bed, "butthat's not something you should be concerning yourself with at present.You need to regain your strength." We both know it will take more than sleep and hot broth to accomplishthat outcome, however devoutly we both might wish it. During this time the stranger had taken off his hat andwatched her work while browsing around their small house. He openedthe two doors out of this room, and looked in. Nothing. When she wasfinished, he nodded to the pot of stew. “That warm?” She nodded. “Get me a bowl.” She jumped tocomply with this dangerous man as he sat down at the table, facinginward towards the room. Her husband hadn’t said a word yet but justglared at the stranger. .