On 1/29/07, Earl F Hampton III  wrote:

> Abruptly his attention flashes back to the woman, "You're who needs a body
> guard," he declares, promptly sticking out his beefy paw in
> introduction. "Captian Bartholomew Cuthbert, um former Captian Bartholomew
> Cuthbert, hel, um well Bart'll do,"

She reaches out with one of her relatively small hands and gives him a
firm and friendly handshake.  "I'm Dame Sharda Gidikki and it's a
pleasure to meet you."  Then, she looks down at her fanny pack and her
pretty, blue-gray eyes turn rather sad for a moment.  "Unfortunately,
I am currently unable to afford your services..."

> he sputters. "You're a lady?"  he
> finishes.

Sharda just nods, not really wanting to elaborate on it.

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Bob K.