The following morning was quiet and relaxing, just as we had hoped. Thetrip had turned out to be one that would always hold a special place inboth my... and Jenny's hearts. We hung around for the morning and later thatafternoon said our goodbyes to Mary and headed for the airport. As wesettled in to our First-Class seats for our return flight home I thoughtabout the last few days and what had happened. First off, Jenny and Iwere able to get away from all the stress we had been dealing with. ”“I cook a few times a week. Being by myself, it’s almost cheaper to eat out, but that gets tiresome. Sometimes I just like to come home make something simple. Last year I bought a slow-cooker. I’ve made some dandy dishes in the morning and had them ready to eat when I get home from work. I generally make enough for at least two meals.”Noticing a rack holding wine bottles, Elizabeth said, “You have a good supply of wine. Are you a connoisseur?”“Not really,” Tommy replied. “I enjoy wine and know. Others failed recklessly and failed to pay their creditors. It was a useful experiment, but one which had seemed to create greed, misery and unhappiness for various people who were victims of one sort or another. The Imperial Council intervened after a long time, suggesting these rules were dislocating the natural order of economics and business, but not before the economy and harmony of the City had collapsed in a series of collapses and panics, which revealed the rot inside. Chanceleord had. She blushed furiously and said, "Damn! I didn't say that out loud, did I. Tell me I didn't!"I started dancing with her again and looked over at the band, "No, I didn't hear anything. I think the bass player missed a chord and that's what startled me — he is usually spot on."We danced a couple more numbers then went back to the table. We chatted for a minute then a tall redhead I recognized at once came up. I rose up and asked, "You must be Julie, right?" Yeah. Big Jim, isn't it? I saw you over.
Read More