” I explained.“Alright Jack, I will put something together and talk to the principal in how to go about doing the draw.”“Well I better go and ...get something to eat.”“Off you go Jack, thanks for the chat” Mr. Carter called as I walked out, I waved in acknowledgement.Classes went on, some were good, some still not so great.As Friday drew closer, the buzz about the raffle grew, it was strange, there were only a small number of students actually involved in the raffle, but the whole school seemed. She smiled at me and I thought she was a little tipsy from the beer. We listened to Gunsmoke. Dad liked it a lot, but I just spent a little time with them and then went into my room and sat at my old desk to do some studying. Just after ten o'clock Cindy peeked into my room and said she and Dad were going to bed. She came in and gave me a kiss. She giggled and then whispered, "I had another beer. I'll be back in an hour, Peter. You stay awake sweet boy." Then she kissed my cheek and went out to. ”Both wolves whined and looked toward Selina, who stood. “I need to be closer,” she said as she began to drag her heavy chair nearer Lobo and Lila.Jeff quickly moved her chair closer to the animals.“Thank you, My Prime,” she said as she seated herself. “It seems that I will never grow stronger. With your permission, Mr. Morales, perhaps I can make what has been discussed a little clearer for them.”“Certainly,” Morales agreed.Selina leaned forward to position her head between the wolves’ the way. Then took a stool at the end of the bar.“Could I have a glass of water first?”Then I ordered my favorite drink, a Manhattan and sat going over in my mind my conversation with Doctor Mellnor. The cocktail tasted delicious and warmed me as it went down and I was soon feeling a bit more mellow. All the edges of life seemed less annoying. I loved the feel of a very good city bar, I always have. The bartender returned with a second drink and leaned close to say, “The gentleman at the other end of.