"Sorry. I shouldn't have been flippant."He handed the sheaf of papers to Bob."That's the list of the kids you and your predecessor visited tonight. As...I said, the data was corrupted when you landed on Santa and the sleigh came back early. But for the sake of argument, let's say that thirty percent of the world's population of children got a visit from Santa tonight. Those are the children who believe." Believe," said Bob. His eyebrows rose. "You mean ... in Santa?" Yes," said Gobelon. "Of. Do you understand what I am saying?"Timothy nodded without speaking."Okay then; give me a hug." Timothy looked quizzical as Nathan wrappedhim up in his arms. "Not letting go till you hug me back, Sky." And verytentatively Timothy reached his arms up and placed them lightly uponNathan. We all applauded."Can we have a little smell?" Elizabeth asked, her round eyes a-sparkleas she held up one of the little jars."Yeah, can we?" Sarah begged."Okay," Timothy gave us a faint smile. When the two got. I made a point of saying nothing, just continuing with the conversation as we all had been. After about another ten minutes, ten minutes that hadn’t allowed Tom to relax, I asked them “have you put sun cream on? Its very hot and you will burn” both boys shook their head, Sal gave me a knowing smile. “Come on then all out, you need sun cream, Sal will you put it on Ben and I’ll do Tom, imagine what your mom would say if you arrived home full of sun burn.I climbed out of the water and Sal. I shall be very comfortable here. Are you sure that you will be safe from your predatory sister-in-law? I might get lost in the night." I shall guide you back to your room with care my darling Laura. Some nights I may not be here all night. Just help yourself to anything you need."Laura raised her eyebrows."Anyone I know? Like one of those delectable girls we met for instance? Or ... maybe even closer to home, shall we say?"Frank smiled, "I try to keep a low profile these days Laura; I've.