Strange how one woman could change his view on life.He sent two important letters. The first was to Grace releasing her from all obligations toward hi...m. He said he didn't think he would survive the war. Which was a lie, of course. The second was to General French asking for a Paris posting in the British Embassy. He did not give the motive of such a move. He expected the general to read between the lines. John French could not read between lines. To him, he wanted facts, plain and simple. The. What other ramifications are there to consider?" For one thing, he's thirty-eight years old. For another, he has two kids, and he may be paying child support. There's also the question of love between spouses, and finally, what makes you think he wants to get married?" Those aren't ramifications; they're roadblocks. Thirty-eight is not old, I already know he pays child support, love between spouses is overrated, and I'll make him want to marry me. What's wrong, Sammy, are you jealous? You know. . but I did get Ellie May--that's my girlfriend--in a family way myself."Oh God, Bella groaned inwardly."Anyway," the boy carried on, "I'm sure Pa wouldn't mind having another purty girl like you around." Okay. So where is your pa's house?" Oh, its right up the street, around the corner--a big old mansion. You can't miss it, really; the front yard's probably all full of kids."Sure enough, the young man's directions were uncanny. Back in her car, Bella soon came across a looming two-story. It’s a very common phenomenon amongst the Community,” Terri said defensively.“I’m sure it’s real,” I inserted.“Really? You don’t think we’re all a bunch of hormone-addled teenagers?” Rachel asked.“I’m NOT,” Vicki defended.“Your turn’s coming. That’s the problem,” Terri said. “It’s US. Us here in this room. Just like we’re ten years ahead of other people in academics, we’re ten years ahead of other people in social issues. Like choosing a mate.” She eyed Vicki. “Go ahead, little sister. Yours is.