As I came back into the living room, Norinne was talking into the phone, "Mom, she's fabulous. I want to bring her over, so you guys start getting dressed. I know you're just going to love Vivian." She hung up, took her drink from me, kissed me lightly on the cheek and said, “As soon as we've finished our drinks, we're going to my house to finish the evening. I've told the family what a pretty girl you are and they're anxious to meet you."

"O.K.," I agreed quickly, "it'll be heavenly to be among some under- standing people for a change.

"Oh," she laughed, "we're very understanding where TVism is con- cerned."

We took our time getting to Norinne's so the family would have plenty of time to dress. As we reached the front door, I unconsciously hung back a little (from habit). Norinne took my hand, opened the door and she led me into an earthbound Valhalla.

"Hi, folks," she yelled, "come meet Vivian!" We were suddenly surrounded by people. "Vivian," she said, "this is Nancy (Pop), Sam (Mom), Jack (Judy) and Betty (Jimmy). I'll be back in a few minutes as Bert." And with that she disappeared down a hallway.

Sam said, "Welcome, Vivian. Come, let me take your coat. Make yourself comfortable."

"Thank you, Sam,” I said and sat on the divan. Betty came over and sat beside me. “Gee, Vivian,” she said, "you look so pretty in that outfit. I'll be glad when I can wear more grown up styles.” “Thanks, Betty," I smiled and carressed her cheek with my hand, "You're pretty tonight, too."

Nancy had gone into the kitchen to pour the coffee. I looked around the room and studied the family. Jack had acknowledged our introduc- tion, then excused himself to finish his homework. Sam was wearing a tan sport shirt and slacks with dark brown loafers. His hair was combed straight back and he looked surpisingly mannish. Jack was wearing a sweat shirt, jeans and sneakers. His hair, too was combed similar to Sam's. I noticed, though, that he bit his fingernails almost into the quick.

Betty was wearing a white blouse, red jumper with pleated skirt, white socks and red shoes. Her hair was the same long, brown fall she had worn on Halloween.

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