I was let off some of the domestic chores because I was planning routes sometimes, but I don’t think I misused that right. There was no rota or allo...cated jobs. People mucked in as needed. The only time when responsibility seemed to fall to me was when a) the propeller fouled some rope, and b) the toilet was blocked. Both these jobs were apparently automatically part of my remit. If I couldn’t fix it then we’d have to call up the lead boat and Mike.The first problem, the fouled propeller. Then I turned to Karen.“Karen, you must understand that you two have been living in different worlds. Despite her age Pam has probably seen some things you haven’t,” I said, and then I sighed.“But your presence here has certainly changed things. We have known for some time that it might be necessary to leave in haste but none of those plans included a blond woman. On the other hand in the old plans, I also thought that I could trust at least some of my superiors. Now I’m sure that I. “Kittens, Uncle Bert suggested before I program anyone that I learn about the effects of programming from Mary and Andy. So, why don’t we have a discussion to help me before I program Lisa.”“What are you talking about, Davy?” Andy asked.“You will see.”“Do you want me to leave?” Lisa asked.“No. This will give you a chance to input your ideas on your programming before I do it.”She squeezed my hand and smiled at me.“Thanks, Davy. Or, do I have to call you master?”“No, kitten-to-be. Just Davy.. Anne took one look at the man and felt her gut wrench.“Godd ... Lord,” she exclaimed, catching herself in the nick of time. “Are the nurses on strike over at County?”Her new patient was wearing a well-worn paper gown, his hair was oily, and the stubble in his face was at least a week old.The EMT handed over the file. “Don’t ask me! The man smells bad too. Well, not his fault.”“That’s just plain indecent!” Anne said with indignation in her voice. “Look, I’m alone right now. Can you give me a.