Richard
James finally regains the power of speech. “You will find that Charlotte feels strongly on the subject of men who won't take a hint. The last time I saw her do something like this, a man six inches taller than she is wouldn't take 'No' for an answer. She felled him with a single blow."
What?
This little girl?
“You mean, this has happened before?"
“I just believe in sticking up for myself...." mutters the scarlet-faced Charlotte.
And finally, I see the funny side. “And you paid for this woman?" I laugh to James.
He snakes an arm around her, reeling her in, smacking a kiss on the top of her head. “Worth every cent," he says, eyes twinkling.
I turn to my wife, her hand still holding Charlotte's....
Girl-power?
.... Don't be an i***t man....
Friendship and loyalty....
“Eliz
