She glanced up at me and whispered, “I’ve never done that for any man before.” “Thank you.” I said, feeling especially touched by that revelation. She smiled, “I assure you darling the pleasure was all mine.” I begged to differ on that, but I wasn’t going to argue. We got out and suddenly as both of our stomachs growled, we realized how starving hungry we both were and laughed. It was so good not to be alone anymore. I thanked God for it as I led her off to the kitchen, neither of us feeling the need for clothes we remained as we were. In a way this house had become our garden in which to explore each other and see what the most wonderful things of life. ******* Humming to herself Samantha worked away at grading school work. Ruefully she had to smile and shake her head

