"Again, Pat the academic was pontificating but I still had questions toask, "For how long are we going to stay in the hacienda Se?ora? Andaren't we go...ng to visit together the town of Juchitan and meet some ofthe famous muxes there? After all I am a muxe myself as you keepreminding me. Am I going to meet Conchita's muxe son." Questions, questions Crissie?" Pat replied laughing. "I guess you areright to ask all those things, everything in this country is a noveltyfor you. So, let me try and. "Please, you were speaking?" Bird stared upon the woman who addressed her, face flush red and lip bit nervously, she barely managed to respond, "I-I was just saying... we got l-lost in the woods and saw the glow... w-we didn't know there were others here." "You poor dears... Lost, you say? Fret not, for it surprised me all the same to know we were not the only ones. Have you names? And please... do come closer." Bird took a deep breath and composed herself, moving steadily closer to the heap. This morning I want him to work with you Francine and you Marsha. This afternoon we'll pick two more of you to teach him. Teach him well so he can relieve you for breaks."The person Ms. White had pointed to as Francine came to me and said, "Let's get to my window and start. Just listen and watch while I do the first one. I'll explain each form as I go along so you'll have an idea."Her area was neat and orderly. On her right was a set of bins like you would see at a post office where mail was. I knew he was going to enjoy testing all of them. I always enjoy getting ready for my master. I take my time to make sure every detail is as he asked. I am always both nervous and excited in anticipation of his arrival. Theres always a pleasant flutter of butterflies in my stomach. Although he always gives me some idea of what he has in mind for me, I never know exactly what will happen. How far he will push me, how much pleasure and how much pain there will be. I heard his car pull up outside..