A small, niche market research firm made me an offer to be a research analyst for them, making less than half of my previous salary. I was grateful fo...r the opportunity, and that new job was all that was standing between my family and bankruptcy.The owner of the firm is a black man, named Max, and the other four employees are also black men. They specialize is doing market research, primarily for black-related products and services. I didn’t want to spoil my chances for being hired, but during. ‘Jerry,’ I said a bit sharper than I intended, ‘How did you get this? He sighed and sat up, leaning back against the headboard. He clearly didn’t want to tell me what had happened but I insisted. It happened a couple of days ago. We were patrolling Shawnee Mission County Park, the area near the picnic area on the south side of Shawnee Mission Lake, Wayne was driving. There had been a lot of problems lately with small time drug sales going on and we were doing more frequent patrols. We were. Let's get on the road and ride back north a bit. I want to use the binoculars to determine as much information as possible about this."There was a light wind blowing from the northeast. We traveled about two miles north on the Interstate to a high ridge. We tied the horses and climbed to the highest point with our binoculars at hand. Using them, we could see what looked like the northernmost point of the burnt area. It was in an industrial area outside of Walton. We saw no people. And I have a surprise for you - it's not MY dress, it's YOURS. I bought it for you today." You DID? Sandy, you're amazing. But I'll pay you back - how much was it?" You've already paid me a million times what that dress cost. You helped me get my body, remember?" And a very cute body it is," she giggled, hugging me. "But I still feel like I owe you." Better wait to see how your date goes before you say that." It can't go wrong now, Sandy - I just hope he doesn't have a heart attack when he sees.