* * *
Thoughts of Jake, Ken, Jim and Gary filled her mind, although Ken
as usual, dominated. In spite of everything, he still retained a special place
in her heart. Forgetting him was not going to be easy, especially when
faced with a glaring lack of decent male companionship. God willing,
she'd find the right one soon; until then, she'd put on a sunny demeanor
worthy of her loving, sweet and bubbly reputation.