IVJOHN'S CURIOSITY WAS tweaked. Just as he was about to ask her for details, two young men came up to our table. The dance music had started, and they eyes for each of my spirit guides. Jude and Sal were both flattered, and looked at me. "Yes girls, go right ahead. I just want to borrow John for a little while. You two go and enjoy yourselves. These two boys won't bite, but they may want to nibble a bit. Just look out for the slow numbers." I winked, the girls smiled and nodded, then led their boys to the dance floor. "John, if I may..." Taking my cue, he rose and helped me with my chair. I took his hand and led him skilfully between the tables and around a bulkhead, where we shimmered out of existence. To reappear on the fantail railing, with a view of the twinkling harbor lights just

