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Dinner was a subdued affair. There was no talk of the robbery, the dead teller or the sudden turnaround for the better in the financial status of the women responsible. Ironically, the lack of animated conversation served to enhance the perception of unfamiliarity between them in the minds of those who might happen to take an interest in the three young, attractive women.
Ebony seemed unable to shake off the shame and embarrassment at her lack of good judgment in relation to her erotic dalliance with the Jackaroo. While it seemed Amber and Anna had forgiven her, she had yet to forgive herself, and she remained politely stoic throughout their pre-dinner drinks and the meal that followed. Amber elected to engage in nothing more substantial than perfunctory dialogue and Anna said even le
