. daughters, I guess. We had a fun conversation in front of school this morning, one that involved Charlie. And Brett. I find all of them, girls and b...y and Charlie, to be fun. Katie is the only other friend with whom I have as much fun as I have with these girls. I enjoy my other friends, but they’re just not as ... witty and funny.” She looked at us, me particularly, and said, “Please don’t let that out.” When I nodded, she turned back to Sandy, and finished with, “Liya, in particular, is a. "I'm new here."I was at a little bit of a dilemma now. He obviously thought that I was agirl, and I didn't really want to contradict that thought. But I couldn'texactly tell him my name was Megan either.Fortunately, I was saved from answering by the opening of Principal Hall'sdoor. One of the teachers walked out, followed by the principal."Mr. Cartwright, please come in," Principal Hall said before glancing atme. I was surprised to see him give me a small smile.David stood up, and with a smile. As Carol began doing my makeup, she said. "I have a perfectly delightful day planned for us. Well, delightful for me. You, not so much, I imagine."Carol was a wizard with makeup, and in no time, she had me looking better than I ever have. Carol chose the short, brunette wig for me, and put it on me, and gave it a light combing. Then she found some nice dangly earrings and a matching necklace. With the addition of some bracelets, I was ready for my dress.Carol had me stand up, and she held up. " She suddenly smiled, her expression almost devious. "I LOVE to take late evening walks, though. I find them particularly pleasurable." She leaned forward and winked at Mia. "Only, Mom and Dad haven't let me go on any since..."Her voice trailed off. I put my arm around her in a reassuring hug and she smiled up at me.We were snuggled all up in the seat because John had stowed one of the middle bucket seats to provide a place to put our luggage. The three of us probably would have filled that.
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