" Mary asked Kristin. Kristin was secretly relieved that Mary had asked her to join her since she was not familiar with New York and wanted to site se...e but not alone. Besides, she wanted the companionship and someone to talk to. "Sure, I'd like that" Kristin replied trying to hide her delight. They were both at the same hotel within walking distance so they both walked together to their hotel. Mary's stride was much longer than Kristin's and Kristin deducted that Mary must be at least 5'7". We’re good friends. Have been for years, ever since fourth grade.”“I hear you’re going together.”“Who said?”“Melanie told Sally. I’m real glad for you, Tom, I was really sorry about that business that Saturday. Except it got Sally and me together.”“Melanie said Sally told her about you guys. She said she’s asked you two to get together with us.”“Yeah, that’s what I heard. I told Sally it was all right with me as long as it doesn’t break us up. Or you either.”“Glad to hear it. So what’s. To many outsiders, these 17 friends would be best described as a flock of nerds. All were very intelligent, most were painfully shy, and all shared a secret not known to many others—Linc was rich. Filthy rich.With his dad’s passing, it was all Linc’s. He was the last in his direct family. His dad owned a large portfolio of companies but he maintained a low profile, preferring to let strong local management run each business since they understood it better than he did. He only stepped in when. There hisears were pierced twice in each lobe. A small pearl stud with a goldteddy bear just above were inserted. The woman piercing his ears saidthat he should have had it done long ago and to stop acting like a baby."My goodness Bobbie, I know it didn't hurt that much. You're cryinglike a baby," the woman admonished."You'd be crying too if you were a boy," he thought.From that shop they entered another where the manager greeted Aunt Jowarmly. This time Bobby walked out carrying a bag.