”“Me neither. Has it ever occurred to you if I were as horrible as you say you’d never dare do what you’re doing, because I would make your po...intless little life unbearable?” I asked.“I’m ... I’m not saying you’re evil”, said Sylvia, looking at Amanda for support and finding none. “It’s just ... You take over, you know? Whoever you get involved with, they’re just a tool to you. Sure you don’t go out of your way to hurt them but--”“I don’t remember you complaining when I forced you to finish. She'll also guide you around the buildings to get you familiarized." Miss MacFarlan said. The two of them set off shortly after that."Miss MacFarlan, I'm ready to pay the tuition now if you are so disposed," I told her."Yes, that's fine Mr. Thompson," she said, breaking her stare at Ralph, "The total for this semester will be $3,750. Of course, next semester will be a whole one, and will be $6,250. If you care to, you could pay both now, and Julie will be paid up to the summer break."I wrote. But the younger girl had been slightlyspooked by the movie, and seemed reluctant to go to herbed alone. Apparently not in the mood for arguing, Lisatold Katrina she could sleep with her.Katrina anxiously changed into her long sleeved, highnecked nightgown which fell below her knees, wonderingwhat Lisa would wear to bed. She was relieved yet oddlydisappointed to find Lisa wasn’t naked when she madeher way to her room, but wearing a tiny pair of shortsand a t-shirt that looked a size too. I heard the phone ring when I closed the door. A few minutes later, my mom knocked on my door."It's open" I said after pulling on a clean pair of shorts and underwear.She came into my room still dressed in her robe. Her cheeks were flushed, and she seemed like she had just gotten her breathing under control."Dunk, Patty's got another one for you. You sure you can handle all these pools?" It's not the pools I am worried about" I thought to myself."Yeah mom, most of them are in pretty good shape.