"Well. Yes," Lois said. She stubbed out the cigarette she hadfinished--the second she had smoked since her arrival--and immediately lita third. Pete a...nd I don't smoke, but we keep an ashtray handy for ourguests who do. Most of them, however, are at least courteous enough toask before lighting up. This was almost as annoying as her habit ofdumping spoonful after spoonful of sugar into the coffee I served her andnoisily clacking her spoon against the side of Pete's mother's finechina. Yes,. Maybe he was ... what was the word ... bipolar? Anyway, he was also notorious for making really bad, impulsive decisions. For some reason, however, their father always seemed to overlook or explain away Brad's actions. Any of the other four would have been raked over the coals. Over the last few years, Allison noticed that Brad's mood became more and more somber and depressed to the point that it was rare to see a smile on his face. Just based on what she knew about her older brother, she was. "I think I improved my old partners plans to make the worlds most comfortable woman's pump." Dick said, holding out the shoes. "They're supposed to allow a woman to stand on their feet all day without an aching foot or ankle. Could you try them on for me and tell me what you think?" Sure, why not." Betty said as she got to her feet and walked around her desk. She stepped into one shoe and then the other. As she walked about in the heels, she was unaware of the glue sealing them on her forever.. This really can't be right."Mark grunted in agreement before saying, "Still, it can't hurt to check it out. I'll call the location over to the chief of police of the town of Elizabeth and ask him if he can send someone to take a look." Okay, Mark. While you're doing that, I'm going to go prepare our ambush at the Old County Jail. I don't know that it'll be necessary anymore, but..." Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it," Mark finished for him, before adding, "I'll.