But she knew that if she left she would never be able to come back. Not because he wouldn’t let her but because if she did come back she would be se...erely punished for leaving. No, leaving was out of the question. Inhaling a breath of fresh air she smoothed down her skirt and walked slowly down the narrow corridor, her heels clicking loudly against the hardwood floors. He knew she was coming, if he didn’t want her he could always call out and tell her to leave. She prayed he would, knowing that. "It feelsnice. I like touching it." You know you could touch it all the time if you wear it. Let's go in theback and I'll help you get it on."So she took him to the dressing area where she slowly and carefullyhelped him remove all of his clothing. Once he was naked, he started toshiver in the cold air. He didn't seem to have any body hair yet, so hisskin was openly exposed to the air conditioning."Oh you poor thing. Here, let me help you."He took the offered underwear, and held steady on her. . Grandfather Austin died in 1938 from a massive heart attack ... even modern medicine couldn't have saved him ... he fell from the peak of the largest barn in the state.He was nailing the good luck broom to the eaves over the Hex when he fell. Well ... that blew that theory!Grace and I spent many hours in the new pool ... did I forget to mention the pool? In the backyard? I did!The house in town was on a double length lot due to the Catholic school and playground that cut off McConnell street. She struck a tree with the broom, trying to frighten off whatever pest was present. A growl sounded a few yards in front of her. What was that, she wondered as her heartbeat quickened? Then a breeze parted some branches in the canopy and moonlight shone across a furred and arched back that was level with her eyes. Millie froze. The branches shifted back to their normal positions and she lost sight of the animal. Her eyes opened wide as she tried to spot it in the darkness. She swallowed and.