It was important thatshe be completely sealed in her slumber. Nalice moved quietly back intothe room and moved a stool to the head of the bed. She sat... down andcradled the sleeping woman's head between her hands.She entered the depths of the sleeping mind and sensed the disparateminds crowding together in the same space. It was time to bring themtogether as one. She passed her hands through each of the tapestries shehad woven in turn and began to choose strands from the best of each ofthem.. The aptitude tests caused a problem for me that I couldn’t dodge. It never occurred to me that the tests were used to place students in advanced classes and within a week after receiving the results, I was in the principle’s office with my parents. Apparently I hadn’t been applying myself and the principal recommended I be moved to all advanced classes immediately. I had no intention of changing in the middle of the school year but the principal was convinced I would be able to take on the. "Look Kathryn, I'm so sorry about what happened. I had no idea that you were involved with anyone. I'm really sorry for my part in your troubles," said Terry.And he really did feel bad about it.Annoyance flashed across Kathryn's face before she started smiling seductively again at Terry."That is now ancient history and it can't be undone. But you really should allow me to show you my gratitude for all you have done for me for bringing my life to this point," said Kathryn as she walked. She passes under a neon sign for another sleazy nightclub and several scantily-clad women staying dry under the building’s overhang scowl as she walks by. The rain is nearly deafening and is easily soaking through her worn-down shoes. Joyce crosses the street only once when she comes across a small group of suited, and obviously intoxicated, men huddled together under a balcony. The men wolf-whistle to get her attention, but she ignores them and keeps her head down.A block away from her.