"So what are you two going to do for dinner tonight?" I asked. I was silently praying that Jennifer had arranged something for them."Jennifer and Bob ...are taking us out. Jen said to tell you are invited," she said. "Please do come."Ruth was really good at the 'be everybody's friend' thing social operatives specialize in. James hardly said a word. "I'm so sorry, but I already have plans." I didn't tell her that my plans were a dollar salad from the McDonald's at the mall, and a cardboard frozen. ?Did you ever see such a thing? She's got a willie.? ?Is that what it's called?? said Edith. ?It's abominable. Such an affliction.? ?No wonder,? said Mrs. Wilkinson, ?that she is so depraved. With a thing like that. No wonder she displays such evil passions.? ?She needs more whippings,? suggested Edith. ?No. See how aroused she is. Whipping will simply arouse her passions. You must go to the source of the trouble. So, do not whip her arse. Whip. Antonio had only hadme once before just after my facial feminization surgery. I asked what Ishould wear and he told me something nice like for a cocktail party butnot as formal as for a reception. I really wanted to make myself specialfor him so I went to the beauty parlor that morning and had my hair done,as well as a manicure and a pedicure. I picked out was a whitesleeveless dress with a sequin top and chiffon skirt. I wore therhinestone jewelry I had been accumulating, the earrings, the. Early morning, the milder sunlight and the dewy freshness in the air lured us to new adventures. There he was, bathed in the trembling sunbeams, sitting on a comfortable old chair, his eyes half-closed as if struggling to wake up from a sweet dream, his beautiful brown curls loosely spread over his forehead, in his right hand he held his half-empty coffee in a rather careless manner. A perfect picture of la jeunesse sans soucis. Upon seeing me, he made the gesture of inviting me to sit next to.