Dale was recruited to go from room to room and tabulate how many cadets were present and to list the names of those missing. He took me along as I was... the only other one from our room that had reported back to school. We counted those present on the second and third floors before going down to Company A on the first floor. We reported only sixty cadets present out of the total enrollment of 158. The Commandant sent us on another tour of the rooms to see if more cadets had arrived. It was 8:45. “Ah, Olivia, please come here.” Olivia walked quickly over to the Headmistress. Mrs Denver made a point of looking approvingly at her one piece swimsuit, the regulation blue as well. When Olivia got to Mrs Denver the Headmistress asked, “Olivia, please can you go to my study and bring me a senior cane. I think that is called for.” “Yes, Mrs Denver,” Olivia said, turning, giving her Mum a, ‘You should know better,’ look, and went off to collect the cane. Mrs Denver looked at Charlotte and said,. It was the only part of my life that was going well. I was looking over the books one night but couldn't keep my eyes open; I awoke the next morning with my head lying on the desk. That's when I seriously started thinking about hiring an assistant. I had been avoiding that ever since I started the business. With all the taxes, insurance, rules, and regulations that were involved it was just such a hassle for a small business like mine, but I could easily afford it and I needed some help. I was. It was one of those clear Washington nights when all the clouds were partying somewhere else and every star in the galaxy was trying to outshine the others."So what are you going to do about the offer?" she asked as we turned onto Annette Funicello for the third time.The park had just added a swing set and other playground equipment at the south end of the front lawn. I guided her there, and we sat on the swings."I figure I have to try, just to see if I can. But I don't know if I'll take.