‘Why do you ask?’ ‘Your daughter was the reason I sent the invitation.’ He paused while lighting a cigar. ‘She has grown into quite a beauty....’ Before he could reply, Charles again changed the course of the conversation. ‘How much do you owe old Binton, Mr. Templeton?’ he asked studying the glowing end of his cigar. Trying to laugh off the question, he said lightly, ‘Oh not much, not much at all. I’ll easily settle with him tomorrow.’ Looking him in the eye, Charles said, ‘Settle with him. "So, you are interested, huh?" She smiled demurely, while cocking her eyebrow up at me. "Oh god, you little bitch, you better tell me this instant or I’m gonna fuck shit out of you!" I leaned up and kissed her hard on the mouth cupping her chin in my hand and savoring the musky aroma of our mingled juices. "Well, if you put like that, mister!" Eyes gleaming, she licked her lips, and flipped her hair over her shoulder and continued. "As I was saying, I stood outside our bedroom door. " OnceCharley had returned with the drinks we chatted and laughed. Then the DJannounced three back to back slow songs. "Would you like to dance Debby."I did not hesitate but took his hand as he led me to the dance floor.With my heels on I was taller than Charley but he had a nice firm bodywhich I could feel through his shirt and he had a nice cute bum which Imust admit I squeezed through his chinos. As we danced we talked softly,I looked up at one point to see the girls giving me the thumbs. ‘I have so many nice clothes back in France, but there is no time to sail there and back before the ceremony. I am indebted to you both for your kindness.’ Therese told them sincerely. ‘No tae worry, Therese. Heather has some fine dresses ye can wear, or I may have something ye like.’ Anne told her, with a bit more sympathy for her condition. ‘I am so very happy. I once thought I would never have any friends, but now I have Arabella and now you and Heather to call as such. I have never been.