“Yes, but were freed much sooner. Back in Haiti, where we toppled Napoleon’s colonial rule and instituted the first black republic in history. Tou...saint L’Overture. My ancestor was one of his colonels. Yes, I speak Creole as my native tongue, but you would never know it, would you? My father came over on one of those Haitian refugee boats, if you want to call it a boat. That’s a bit of a stretch. A glorified life raft, but somehow, the Loas kept him safe. I’ll believe that to my dying day,”. Dammit, give me a straight answer." I do what is asked of me to make them happy. In return, Madame Gabriella pays me well and also I have a nice a place to live." Then why the waitress job? Why do you work here?"“I don’t know, something to fall back on, perhaps.” She shrugged. “Look, Misty, just like you, I couldn't afford to get an apartment. I really did not do good in school. Madame Gabriella offered to help me get on my feet. I struggled to accept her offer and I even slept on the streets. .everytime I moved a certain way you couls pretty see my breasts,..and sometimes my nipples,....it`s the kind of dress that you can`t wear a Bra,..so my nipples were also quit visible throu the tin material,....anyways we went to the party he introduced me to his friends and his boss,..after awhile he was pretty well talking business with the guy`s,..so some of the guy`s wifes and girlfriends made me feel at home by asking me to join them at the table,..we danced and had a few drinks as the. I mean, Karen did talk about the last semi-annual bra sale and allthe people who attended. She told me I was lucky to be in and out withthe pantyhose purchase. It sure seemed we talked a lot about women'sclothing during lunch but I let Karen do all the talking. I'm not anexpert on women's fashions. I think this surprised Karen because she knewI was wearing the panties.We ate a light lunch and Karen paid the bill. I'm surprised I wasn't thatembarrassed as women seem to be doing this more and.