I spent a fortune but who cares, daddy can afford it.About an hour later I was disturbed by the doorbell ringing. Without even thinking about it I ran... downstairs and opened the door. It was only when the postman looked me up and down, then smiled, that I remembered that I was naked.My jaw dropped and I said,“Oops, sorry, I forgot to put something on.”“That’s okay, is your mummy or daddy at home?”“No, I’m on my own.”“You shouldn’t go telling that to strangers love, stranger danger and all. "No, we might as well get some groceries for the week. You can help."Twenty minutes later I was following my grandmother up and down theaisles of the local grocery store. I put the heavier stuff into thecart and reached items on higher shelves. I was certain that everyonewould notice my hose but remarkably enough, no one seemed to notice me.The rest of the day passed without incident. Tuesday was much the same,I read my books and magazines and talked to my grandmother. I told mymother and. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years."The dog said, "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?"And God saw that it was good.On the second day, God created the monkey and said, "Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span."The monkey said, "Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?"And God, again. She took off at a run. He shook his head and followed. _______________ Neither of them said much during the jog back. Will was wrapped up inside his own head and barely noticed when they arrived. Things seemed like they had been going so well. He looked at his hands, like somehow his curse was in them, specifically. “The bourbon was a nice touch,” he muttered as he stopped running in front of his lighthouse.“What?” Belita asked.“Nothing,” Will said, “Just thinking.”They reached his door and.