Yes, of course, that would be nice” I said, suddenly my life was changing, he wanted to buy me a nice dress, obviously to show me off to his group o...f social gatherers, the shopping trip took a turn for the better, we were into some very posh gown shops, trying them on, Julia couldn’t resist the temptation to try a few on, the assistants were round us like bees round a honey pot, they could obviously smell a good sale brewing, I looked at a black beaded full length gown, low fronted, no back, it. He announced that his sister was there to greet them."Welcome home dear," he said as he turned to Alice and kissed her cheek."But it's so grand," she replied, "and I'm so frightened. What if your family doesn't care for me? How shall I act? I've never met any of your family!" Just be your own charming self and everyone will love you as much as I do. I assure you that you and Ralph have nothing whatever to fear. I have written to my mother and told her everything about you and Ralph." He. It was a concrete block one story building with the office in the middle.When I parked the car and went inside the smell of curry was overwhelming. Obviously the Indian family who operated the motel lived in the back. The young man behind the counter was dressed in jeans and a University of Georgia sweatshirt with the image of a bulldog over the front.“I would like a double room please,” I asked. I chose a double room so that I had a empty bed between me and any middle of the night. “What choice was that?” “Chris,” she began, getting up and walking towards me, her hips wagging oh-so-wonderfully. “I have chosen you to be my champion– the Champion of Cool. And not just because of the alliteration, even though that is pretty cool,” she added, laughing as she stopped in front of me and returned her sunglasses back to the top of her head. “Wha–” I stuttered under her direct gaze. “What does that mean?” “It means, my wonderful boy, that I am going to bestow upon you a gift–”.