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"You can have the whole building to yourself" I said, "wonôt be bothered by anyone and Iôm sure the extra practice will help you to achieve those goals youôve set. "Gee thanks Mr. Rogers" she replied, smiling sweetly, "I guess the time would be useful." "Practice makes make perfect Lauren, Iôm sure I donôt have to tell you that" "No, youôre right. So can I start this Friday?" "Friday it is. I have some business to take care of in the afternoon, so can you wait until four oôclock?" "Sure, four it is" she replied, obviously excited at the prospect of having as much time as she needed to practice. Well, the next couple of days dragged on like I had never known they could. I had everything I needed prepared in the old dressing room downstairs, it was just a matter of waiting for Friday afternoon to roll around.
Friday did finally arrive, but it seemed to take forever. I went and took care of my "business", which of course wasnôt as innocent as I made out. A quick trip to see an old pal from teacherôs college (since moved on to a much more profitable profession). I parked my van right in front of the hall, slightly nervous at what I was about to embark on doing, where, as always, Lauren was waiting right on time.