"Don't move Joe," said Monica."Don't move Joe," said Monica. She was holding what looked like large hoops of polished ebony. Joe noticed that the circles didn't quite meet, but ended in a little pin. He recognized them as earrings for pierced ears. "What the ... " Joe said as Monica fiddled with his right ear. He felt the post slide through a hole he hadn't known was there, then a slight pinching sensation as the clasp was fastened. Monica let the large earring dangle and Joe felt the weight of it pull down on his earlobe. She had him put the other one in, moving it about until he found the hole. Monica gave Joe a black patent clutch. "What do I need this for?" he asked. "To carry your things in. In case you haven't noticed, your skirt doesn't have any pockets." "Well what sort of things do I have to carry around?' "Not any make-up that's for sure, you silly boy," thought Monica. |