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her influence had apparently been just what Bobbi had needed to really make something out of his life.

Mary smiled and thanked me. “I knew that Bobbi was a very special person the minute Naomi brought him home," she said. "He was so polite and obviously had her best interests at heart when they decided to get married. I was happy to help him, in fact, it was for that very reason that I agreed to their marriage even though they were both rather young.

"Bobbi was from a poor family, but I knew that with some modifications that he could be helped. I planned the play, Susan's leaving the show, everything in preparation for her being accepted at Wentworth.

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"You planned everything? Mary, that seems a little extreme, but, I guess it is in Bobbi's best interests. 'She' seems so very happy now.'

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"Yes, and I plan to stay by her from now on, John. You see, Naomi was sort of a 'project' for me, too. Many years ago I wanted to adopt a little girl, but they were very hard for a single adopting parent to come by. Eventually, I found a young woman who was ‘in trouble' and couldn't keep her child. I adopted that child and with care and diligence raised Naomi. Her illness was a congenital problem that didn't show up until just after Bob had married her. I knew she would not make it. I now have another daughter that I can dedicate my experience and love to: Bobbi."

"Did Bobbi know about your plan?" I asked. "This was a real shock for me.'

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"Bobbi never knew and there is no reason that she should know, John. I've told you this story so that everything that has happened might make sense to you. I know that you didn't approve of what was happening to Bobbi for a long time. We both know now that this really is best for her. Don't we?”

I thought for a moment and understood how Mary's strict behavior was so severe because if she had simply tried to explain things to Bobbi, she would never have had the opportunity to find a whole new world to experience.

"Your secret is safe with me, Mary. . .Really."

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"You know, John. . .Johnnie. . .I can see some real potential in you." She walked over to her sewing table and opened a drawer. I couldn't see what she took from the drawer, but something deep inside me stirred and I felt myself flush a little.

Mary turned back to him holding a lacy pair of panties. "Why don't you try these on and see how you like them?"

I was really blushing now. My face was hot and I could feel my palms begin to sweat profusely. Mary smiled. I backed towards the door.

"Uh.. Please tell Bobbi and Sue that I have to get back to help Dot with the dinner. I'll uh. . .see her tomorrow. And of course, I'll be best man!"

I could see Mary hold back a laugh as I stumbled out the door. "What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander" my grandad used to say. I think I'll stick with being a gander. . .at least for the time being.

Dot and I are very happy and have a little "project" of our own on the way, it might have had something to do with that afternoon on the sofa when I told her about the time Bobbi dressed me from head to toe in silk and satin.. .But, that's my story. . .again. Maybe I'll tell that one some time, too,

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