" "Please tell me more about the school's training," I asked." "Please tell me more about the school's training," I asked. Ms. Abernathy paused for a moment, and then spoke with carefully chosen words. "The parents of our students are all very wealthy. They demand the best of everything, and we try to please them. We provide a very rigorous education for all grades. We are, in fact, regularly at the top of the state for National Merit Finalists, even with a very small student body." "That is admirable," I commented. "They all seem to be exceptionally beautiful ladies." Ms. Abernathy paused again. "One of our other strengths is our training in poise and manners," she replied. "We require strict dietary control, vigorous exercise, and extensive figure training as a part of every students' ongoing life at Highland Forest. We even provide limited cosmetic surgery and advice for families who believe that their child needs special attention." She paused for a third time, then said "Well Mr. |