Chapter 9
"I hate to see you go," Leslie said, as she pulled on her robe. "I hate it."
Max finished buttoning his shirt and tucked the tail into his trousers. "And I hate to leave you. but I can't go on deserting Doris like this until certain things are settled."
"I understand, dear. But come back to me as soon as you can."
"Tomorrow evening."
"So long? But I love you-" He kissed her. "Tomorrow evening. I'd better spend a little time with Doris. We have some decisions to make."
Leslie nodded but she was unsatisfied. She wondered if she could seduce Max into staying with her for the rest of the night. But, no. They had been together so often and that would be asking too much. Besides, her consolidation of her victory was going quite well, and it wouldn't do to spoil things by being de
