"But that leaves the matter of his inter school competitive sportsrequirement unfulfilled for the autumn and winter semesters. After youwithdrew the g...uardian consent for him to try out for the basketballteam, he has a gap that must be filled. At Jefferson we pride ourselveson students having a fully rounded education. It can't all be aboutbuffing your nails and knitting yourself ridiculous fluffy sweaters,"Mrs Miller quipped. She could at least inconvenience the laughablefruit."Dolly doesn't. In place of marble, dark green jadeWas used, that, if it were abused,The column would not be misused.When the day came, the city paidA visit the scene to seeWhich, of the sculptors three should win--It was so quiet that a pinDropped could be heard; each of the three,Hammers and chisels in their hands,Stood poised, ready to carve their minds'Images into the jade, blind,As deaf, to the crowds in the stands.None wanted parrot or mynaBird, and none sought the ring of gold,Not if the truth is to be. Met him, shot him the bird, and came back to us. Nobody comes that close to death without being marked by it to some degree. Anyway, been there; done that." I know, Baby. I know. I'm worried about Arlene, too. I've already pulled her aside and held her for a little while this morning. I'll take your advice and pay special attention to her when we make love tonight."Caitlin, who had been hugging them both, looked at her watch. "Rats, gotta run. I'm liking this job less every day." Quickly. " "It's fine I said save it! We should get going." The cab ride back is silent, awkward, and painful. I want to say something to make him feel better but I can't think of anything. So I say nothing. That night I can't sleep. I'm thinking about Zaid and how much I hurt him. Why was I so quick to turn him down? He really is a wonderful guy. Handsome too- about six feet, with tan skin, and dark eyes with lashes any girl would kill for. He has such a kind face. I can't believe I could hurt someone.