Darrien’s home. It was different from the other pageants that Barb had taken part in as a young girl. There was one thing that had not changed. It t...ok money to look and be your best. Mr. Todd had made an agreement to sponsor her and provide that money.Both Mr. Todd and Mr. Darrien were part of a unique group of men. They had all been members of the same fraternity in college. They had remained close friends and once a month they would get together. When they did they relived there college days. "TERRY is DEAD," I screamed. "I know I fucked up, mother. I should never have started any of this. I should never have cheated on him. My whole God Damned life would be so much better. There I've said it for the thousandth God Damned time. It's old news mother. Let it go!"She turned without a word and left the room. I fell onto my bed, crying my eyes out. I hated yelling at my mother. I hated arguing with her. I especially hated it when she was right.Terry Slade had been the love of my life. I. The entry door, located on the east side of the tower, was narrow - less than three feet in width and short. The top of the peaked arch entryway being less than six feet high. There was a yett directly in front of the wooden door. We rang the bell attached to outside wall of the tower to gain admittance. Shortly the door opened, and a short man with dark hair appeared."What do you want?" he demanded, and followed that with, "We don't take in Apprentices," after getting a good look at us."We. You said Jake was about my height. Maybe you need new glasses soyou can see Martha better the next time she is in town." All right, all right, take it easy, Jim. This Bonnie's a cousin ofMartha's you say? Now I wonder which of Clem's brothers or sisters she'sfrom?" Neither. Louisa said it was a daughter of one of her brothers." I don't know that side of the family. Maybe she's giving her someinstruction in gracious living. The Carriers aren't really rich, but they'rea darn sight better off.