Along one wall was a large collection of barbells and weights.Along one wall was a large collection of barbells and weights. Across the room from the stairs was what looked like a regulation boxing ring, complete with ropes and bell. Bleachers were pulled out from the wall to provide seating for about fifty people. As he crossed the floor, he noticed that all the other people in the room were women. He saw Margo, dressed in her usual floppy sweats, her pale hair tied into a pony tail, standing next to the ring talking to Dominique. Slowly he realized that the buzz of conversations had died down and all the women were staring at him. Margo glanced over at him and smiled grimly. "Well, nice to see you're punctual," she called. "Come on over and let's get started." Larry crossed the floor to where Dominique and Margo waited. Dominique looked down at him and snickered slightly. Larry reddened. "OK, there'll be five tests of strength," said Dominique, "starting with arm wrestling. That'll be followed by leg wrestling, tug of war, bear hugs and head scissors. |