I look at Kit

“Nice bit of steering from Phyllis “

“Texans know how to handle rogue cows “ Kit said dryly

I laugh “Got a point “

“This might work tonight – in fact it will work tonight . what about long term ?”

“Its not as if she is in my face all the time “

“She obviously is not going to give up – she wants you “

“She ain’t getting me – I am a married woman and I am the President and I don’t want to even talk to the

old bag “

“I suppose there is no point in talking to her – one or more of us might be able to make her see sense”

I shake my head “Oh she would love that – being warned off me – that really looks like I am scared of her “
“You are ?”

“Anyone as damn think skinned as her who never takes no for an answer is someone to worry about.

Anyone who refuses to even entertain the concept that they might be in the wrong or that they could

have acted badly is fundamentally crazy. I have very firm convictions – something are plain wrong in any

definition of the word but I like reasonable debate. Holly isn’t like that – Holly wants something and Holly

doesn’t see why she cannot have it –regardless of the damage that she would do. And she also refuses to accept the basic fact that I do not damn well want her. Yes I was besotted with her once upon a time but that was a long time ago and I love Tina more than I could have ever loved her”

“You could tell her that “ Kit says

“Not something she wants to hear “

“You have a strong personality – maybe you should just tell her with a little more conviction”

“I might if she gets through the human shield my staff are putting around me”

“Bette – your staff adore you. Every single one of them would do anything for you – they believe in you. For a two time President its nothing short of a miracle that you have not been tainted by some sordid