" Don't mention it." replied the old man. "Just use your wish wisely,Mel." Don't worry, I will." That's good. And a couple of other things before yo...u leave, Mel.Don't believe all the stories you've heard about my shop and me.But don't disbelieve them either."Now I really hate to seem the ungracious host, Mel, but I'mexpecting several wizards and witches to show up anytime now.They're in town for their annual convention this weekend. Andbelieve me, it will be in your best interests if you. In the summer of 1988 I was seeing a cute guy, a couple of years older than I was named Doug. Doug and I were definitely compatible in our desire to explore sexually and we took every opportunity to do so. We had a few close calls while having sex in public around Chicago. We would sneak sex on the "L," at Navy Pier, on the lake front, and even in the Shied Aquarium restroom. One hot Thursday night we left our regular bar, Charlie's, at last call, 2 AM. After a long wait for a cab at the corner. I shook my head. His look told me it was futile. ++++++ The trial had begun. The first three days were over, the “victim” had told her story, and it had been corroborated by a friend of hers, a little cunt named Sherry. I was walking around my living room, my left knee giving me hell. I’d been injured playing football in high school, and while it was usually not a problem, stress brought out a bit of pain. I used a small cane to help me on those days. Arthur, my attorney, said, “Please, do two. 'lookat washed-up McCain, see what dirty politics did to him?' I do enoughto make it believable, but I'm obviously using flawed strategies. I'llbe washed-up and ridiculed. But the country will be the better for it."As the Senator gave his explanation, the congressman slowly grew visiblyupset. He remained collected, but he clearly did not like what he washearing. When the older man finished he said, still deadpan but visiblyshaken, "Who do you think you are, Senator?" Excuse me?" If you.