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“Oh, please.I was young once and I was married to the same man for nearly fifty years.I know how men are.”Ellen sniffed loudly.“A little disgusting at times, but they are a special animal.”

“Animal?”

Ellen rolled her eyes “We are all animals, Mason.”

“I still feel guilty.”

Ellen walked over to Mason and laid her hand on his shoulder.“Did you have relations with LD Three?”

“No!”

“Did you flirt back?”

Mason shook his head no.“Actually, I didn’t even realize he’d made a pass at me until I’d left.”

“So, you didn’t even make a date?”

“Good heavens, no!”

“Then what on Earth are you feeling guilty for?”

Mason slumped back in his chair.“I have no idea.”

Ellen walked over to her chair and picked up a small silver bell that was on the side table and rang it.Sharon appeared a moment latter.

“Sharon, may I have a bourbon please?”She looked at Mason.“Might as well bring the bottle.I have a feeling that Mason will need another one at least.”

Sharon smiled and went to get the drink.

“Are you planning on getting me drunk?”Mason asked, one eyebrow raised.

“Who knows?We both may end up drunk before this visit ends.”

Chapter Thirty-Six

Ellen sat down withher drink, and as soon as Sharon had left she downed it and poured herself another.