We found a secluded table and I put up my invisible bug screen. We ate the sandwiches and iced tea that Brenda had made—ambrosia fit for the gods! W...e sat for a while talking after we finished eating.I asked, "Brenda, have you tried time or universe traveling, yet?" No, I have been a little afraid to go by myself. I know I have the TK armor and can jump any time I want, but I am just a bit unsure of myself. Will you go with me on my first few trips?"Talk about ego massage! This was just the sort. "Charlotte was amazed to see Billy Marsh blush at Steve's remarks and even more surprised when he hurried to catch her as she walked toward her classroom."Charlotte, I was being a jerk. I know I was and I'm sorry. I'm not good at talking to girls the way Steve is, so I try to make a joke of everything. I'm just not smooth with pretty girls like you. I really didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I wish I was more like you instead of a ball of lard like I am," revealed Billy.Charlotte stopped in. She would sit playing solitaire or put a picture puzzle together or go to the corner for the newspaper. Every afternoon if the weather was nice, she'd take a walk about the area. Have a cup of tea and pastry for a treat.Frank walked into his mansion to find Mrs. Carlson sitting at her rolltop desk. She made sure that it was locked so no one could rummage through it. She stood as he entered and bowed her head to greet him."Good day, sir," Mrs. Carlson said."Good day to you, Mrs. Carlson," he. After all, Tom had briefed him.Tom was sent for and arrived within minutes."Tom," said Tony, "you are aware of the problem we're having. Have you any doubts about the concrete in the design of your beams?" None, sir." So why are the samples failing the crush test?" Why didn't the foundations and piles fail the crush test?" Different mix?" No, sir." So?" The cement quantities are probably too lean." Why?" The contractors are siphoning off cement." That's quite an accusation." No, sir. Cement is.