I could take another course in the history of the Civil War. But, if I did that, I’d have to learn all about the War in the east. I happen to be int...rested in the War in the west -- it was mostly east of the Mississippi, but contemporaries considered anything west of the Alleghenies as west.“Anyway...” Andy dragged himself away from his hobby. “Anyway, I can read books to learn lots and lots about what interests me. Since I don’t want to teach History, I don’t need to learn the other stuff.. She moved away from the bar and saw a group of people enjoying their drinks and meeting one another so she joined them. She introduced herself and met six other people attending the conference. A few had arrived a little earlier than Janice and looked like they had gotten a head start on the free drinks. One of the ladies said that she needed a cigarette and would anyone like to join her. Janice volunteered as well as one of the guys. They stepped outside and brought out their cigarettes. The. " I sobbed plaintively.My whole world had been up-ended. I looked at Margaret writhing, she was mumbling unintelligibly through the gag. I really thought she loved me, and instead she had deceived me in the worst way imaginable.Sarah squatted down on the floor and took my hands in hers."I didn't have anywhere else to go ... she was the only one left I could think of who could help me ... and the bitch said she would ... if I ... If she could do what she wanted with me. That's what was just. . no matter what I do or whoI'm with... you're awful to be with... really awful." I sobbed andsobbed.With that my mother started to cry too..."Yeah well I hate to say it Jan... but you have been a pain lately, youknow how much we love you... we're not your enemy... and I don't likebeing called irresponsible by someone who can't find the time to be openfor their child. It isn't all about you; you've got a beautiful childwith an amazing being for her... I mean his, age... why don't you spendsome.