Page 66 of Nanny for the Army Rangers

“What the hell are you talking about?” Julius demanded.

“Well we can’t let her dateStephen,” Duncan said, like the conclusion was obvious. “Such a plain name for a plain guy. And we can’t let her slip away with someone else, either.”

“So are we locking her in the basement, or—”

I waved Julius off in frustration, shaking an arm his way. Somehow it halted him mid-sentence.

“Seriously though,” I squinted at Duncan. “What exactly are you suggesting?”

Our friend pulled out a chair, squatted over it, and stared up at us. Then, very slowly, he started talking…

And for once we listened.