At first, I thought I better say no. I mean, it might not be proper. But she kept after me, telling me it would be better for my health and everything.... I guess Rod had told her about my place when he took me home that Friday night. I don't even remember it, I was so tired.So I said OK, and packed up my stuff and moved into their big mansion in town. At least, it seemed like a mansion to me. It had more rooms on one floor than our whole house did in Sedro Woolley. I had my own private bedroom. "Allow me to explain," stated Uncle Jim. "I'm originally from this partof the States."He spoke American English, but there was a definitely a subtle Europeanaccent to his voice, part English, part something else Eric couldn'tidentify."Twenty five years ago, at this very dance, I introduced two of my bestfriends on a blind date. It was hate at first sight, but they obviouslyfelt some type of connection, as they kept in touch, and eventually gotalong very well, even marrying and starting a. College had taught me a lot of bad habits.It wasn't even 2 p.m. yet. I had told Dave to expect me around 4 or 5 p.m. That would mean I'd be arriving not very long before he was due to report to the ballpark for that night's game. There would have been just enough time to settle in, get introduced to the Famous Eddie Hooks, and freshen up a bit.Freshening up didn't seem particularly necessary. It hadn't been a taxing drive. I imagined that some people might actually commute to work -- in. You appeased her yesterday by promising to donate so that she would stand aside, Which today you would of done...But today you have nothing but a 20 dollar bill, and she wearnt getting that!You walk the tunnel with your head purposly staring down at your shoes, perhaps she won't notice today? Well chance will be a fine thing! Your heels were clip clopping the concrete floor as you strided through. You come to a complete stop when you are obstructed by the tunnel lady. Without looking up you.