"So," said Lance. "Should we come by again next Friday afternoon. You know, so we can get an early start the next morning of course." He was smiling, but it was a little anxious. Trixie put his fears to rest.

"You know, I think that would be a great idea. If you want to spend another boring evening with someone's mother." The boys were all smiling. "And if your parents won't mind." They all clamored and stumbled over each other while assuring her that everything would be fine with their parents, all of whom thought she was one of the nicest ladies they had ever met. If only they knew...