The middle proved to be living space, privy and bathing rooms, a sector for servants, and a few nicer rooms for guests or lesser members of the family.... Ashryn said she thought she could hear someone upstairs, but that this floor was silent, so her and Enna ventured out again while Voss and I held the landing. This adventure proved more fruitful- Enna was carrying a sack that contained a gold-inlaid mandolin with silver strings, a ornate wooden box filled with gold and silver jewellery, and a. I draw my breath in deeply as Steve opens the door, letting Andrew inside, out of the cold.The realization that he is even more nervous than me makes me smile, and suddenly I feel relaxed. I do know exactly what will happen tonight, and he has no idea at all. Like a lamb, and such a tasty one.I take his right hand in both mine, it is cold, as if he had been spending a long time outside. I cannot help but stare at his hands, and wonder if there is any truth in the story about the size of a. "She grinned, "That was fun. But maybe we can have even more fun if you're willing to try what I've been thinking of."I clicked my heals and gave her a flamboyant salute, "Your wish is my command, fair maiden!"She took a swat at me, "Don't be so silly! Now come on, my pants are getting wet already."We got to her house and up to her room as quick as we could without hardly saying a word. She flopped on the bed and rolled onto her stomach, propping her chin in her hands. "Well, get those clothes. From what we've seen, Jason is not going to growout of this. He is Kelly. Looking back, he has always been Kelly; wejust didn't realize it. Kristine and I are fully behind him... No...Kristine and I are fully behind her." Richard looked at Kristine,reached over and took her hand, giving it a loving squeeze. Kristinereturned the squeeze and smiled at him."Mom, Dad, I know this is a lot to take in. But I also know that you twolove Jason and want him to be safe, healthy and happy in his.