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“Do you teach both boys andgirls?”

“I do. Although they are in separateclasses.”

“I don’t imagine the boys will be learning much with a charming teacher like yourself at the helm,” he saidwinking.

“It’s not a ship, Captain. The boys are children, not the leering sailors that you’re accustomedto.”

“Point taken. I guess I’ve been too long atsea.”

“And, as for my charms, like you said before, I guess it all depends on who you ask.” She winkedback.

Katherine couldn’t help but giggle. “You two… the banter of the bantams. Like two roosters at a cockfight.”

Susan patted Katherine’s hand. “We’re just exercising ourwings.”