Boris gave a snort of anger. “They were destroyed. Influential people in politics and banking did not want their peccadillos, and other, darker, dee...s, to be on record. When the Box Office was closed down there was a bonfire of the vanities.”“Is this new London constabulary competent enough to foil plots against the state, or combat rebellion, without those files?” I asked.“The Metropolitan Police was formed to counter crimes against the person and property rather than crimes against the state.. The sight of three naked women then dashing about in a panic getting dressed and grabbing something for breakfast before heading to work was also probably rather educational for a pair of teenaged kids but they seemed to be accepting the peculiarity of the situation rather well. I'm not sure how nudist or naturalist families do things, or how the kids adapt and begin to think of naked bodies in non-sexual ways, but since none of my three lovers tended to wear much for clothing in the house, I. “Bev said, to her, it looked like you two were very much in love. I know I shouldn’t ask but, do you love her, Dan?” “You’re right Diane, you shouldn’t ask,” I said. I couldn’t believe Bev told her that, “but I’m going to answer you anyway, just this once, no I don’t love her. She is someone who keeps me from getting too lonely.” She leaned her head against my shoulder. “Dan, is there any way I can make up for I did to you?” “If you mean is there any way I would come back, the answer is no.. Bart gave me a knowing look and Penny, Pete, and I went back next door. We found Pete and Melanie and Penny told Melanie her dog’s name.“He sounds about like Pete!” Melanie teased at the dog’s constant barking.“Oh is THAT what I sound like to you? Careful, Mel, or you’ll be sleeping in the doghouse!”Elyse called us just then to come to the attic for costume voting.“There are seven contests - best overall, best guy, best girl, best couple, most creative, sexiest, and honorable mention. I have a.