“Come on, we’ll show you where you can rest, have something to eat and drink. I was taken to a room that held a lar...ge bed, a monster of a bathroom and little else. “You can shower if you like, Mistress Annette prefers that we keep ourselves clean at all times. Before you ask, there are no clothes worn in this part of the house, except by mistress. We will return with a light snack, what is your preference for drink?” she asked. I thought about it for a second and. " I was in ecstasy when she said that. She said, "I tried to think of some kind of gift for you that would be meaningful. I really don't care if I have to spend a lot of money. I thought I would like to buy you the Corinth series on particle physics. And I'd be delighted to buy it for you." Ms. Hirsch, that bunch of books costs hundreds of bucks. You just can't do that." Michael, I have never had a physics student like you and I will never have another one like you. I'm ready to give you. Besides, the two of you need a little time to talk and decompress ... get comfortable with each other in a new environment.” Grabbing her Travelpro she pulled it toward her bedroom. At the door she turned and said, “Tata, have a pleasant nap,” and closed the door.Abby turned to Arthur and asked, “Did she just dismiss us?”“The Brits are no nonsense people Mom, very efficient and exactly to the point. Because of her unusual schedule Colette never changes her routine. You will be experiencing. "Middle school stuff. Funny thing is, when I lived out that way, we were friends. I'd hate to think I just missed turning out that way." You used to live in the sticks?" Regan wondered."We lived with my grandparents for a few years," Andy said with a blush. "Mom and I, that is. Granddad died about 8 or 9 years ago and Grandma sold the farm and moved to Florida. She didn't even tell my Mom or me. Just came home one day with a bunch of boxes and told us to hit the bricks. Mom found a job in the.