Grace told me then I should hurry and get my shower. Wewould finish dressing each other when I was done. I went to the closetand removed my French m...aid's dress and the lingerie I wore, hanging thedress in the closet and putting the lingerie into the hamper. I thenwent into the bathroom and stepped into the steamy shower. After Iwashed, I shaved my legs and underarms nice and smooth, as Grace hadasked me to do. I rinsed and turned off the water, and was steppingout to dry when Grace walked. I tossed the diaper in the wetbasket in the bathroom. My clothes are in the boot ... you yanks call it the trunk. I need to know the sleeping arrangements ... do I have my own room or do I sleep in the nursery? As soon as I have a wash I’ll find the kitchen and cook. What?”We were past astounded ... and looked it.“I’ve been living on the street and you gotta fit in. When mum died I had her insurance and the house ... taxman took the house and “Friends” took my money ... I was raped and. Some companies arrived early today to provide two weeks’ worth of clothing to each kid, including all of you, regardless of your family’s financial situation. They are giving new underwear, pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes, socks, jackets, warm pajamas, and everything else each child will need for the winter and spring. Now there is a catch. What is the point of giving new, clean clothes to anyone who hasn’t, or can’t, bathe regularly? How about ones where they need to see a doctor about. Let's call it a night, so we can get an early start tomorrow.I had found a tree limb to hang the front of my tarp from. I piled the firewood on the side to stop the wind from getting inside and making a balloon of it. If we needed the wood in the night, it meant it was too cold to sleep in the shelter, so I wouldn't miss it holding the tarp, while I sat by the fire.Miles and I were up before six. The sun came up while I ate the half piece of hard bread shaped like a flat biscuit. I had some.