They visited a friend in the city. She had a pool where they swam to their heart's content. In the afternoon, they attended an alumni party where they met some old acquaintances. They teased her nonstop

It has become her habit to wake up at 5, tiptoe into the kitchen, and drink sip hot water slowly as she lets her thoughts wander to the great possibilities the new day holds, at times drifting on how the

My (paw)rents teased me to stay home to guard their riches, and they will take a trip. They have never left the house for the neighbor's parties without me. Do you think they will leave me alone for a