At long last, the roads whose names had celebrated various species of tree were actually turned over to their cultivation. There was now elm, oak, bee...h and sycamore on land that once sported their names. Nevertheless, there hadn't been enough time for the trees to grow especially tall. Although the genetic modification that facilitated rapid growth and disease resistance made the landscape rather more densely forested than would otherwise have been the case, the trees could scarcely be. I'll tell them you're in a meeting and can't be disturbed." "Thank you, Ruth." I paused for a moment and then I said, "Ruth, I need a break from all of this. For the rest of the day I just want to be an accountant. I have several files that require my attention. I'd like to work on them without being disturbed by anyone." "I'll take care of it, Michael. If there's a problem, I'll pass it to Jason." Jason Ridner was a very able accountant. He'd been with me for eleven years. I knew that he was. He half twisted toward her voice his nudity on the top of his awareness, but deciding to ignore it, knowing his ass was still exposed. At first Sandy felt he should cover up but then he changed his mind. “I’m just sitting here enjoying the fresh air, Di”.“But you’re naked!”“Yes. And I was alone, so no one was bothered. I’m glad to see you. If you want me to put some pants on, I will. But you’ve seen me naked before” She looked him over – again before answering. (By the way, at this point he had. I walk through the doors and through the lobby to the elevator to go up to my room. I don’t even pay attention and walk into the elevator and someone gets on with me. I push 3rd floor and turn to ask what floor for you? I see his face and it is him. He says whatever floor you are getting off at.He has the most wonderful smile and has a red rose in his hand. He gives it to me with a kiss to follow. The elevator stops and opens and I am just a few doors down. He takes the card and opens the door.