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due to the fact that the ice had been broken, the senior copilot suddenly felt more comfortable in Liesel’s presence. It was a remarkable transformation that even he noticed. John’s feelings of ease were welcome, and yet quite unexpected.
    “Hi, Liesel, I’m glad you stopped by. Right now the autopilot is flying, and it seems to be doing a rather good job of it. When it tires, I’ll let you get some stick time,” he said with a huge grin.
    “If that’s the way you want it, Mr. Tacker,” replied Liesel. “I’ll be looking forward to getting a little stick time.”
    Hearing the gorgeous stewardess’s comment caused Asa to nearly choke on his coffee. He laughed for a brief second, but then turned and looked away.
    John smiled at Liesel’s double entendre and his copilot’s reaction to hearing it, but was himself too choked up to reply.
    “Oh, you boys just relax,” said Liesel as she glanced around the cockpit. “John, is now a good time or would you prefer if I came back later?”
    “Every second that you are near is perfect for me,” answered John, after a momentary pause to gather his thoughts.
    “Good. I was hoping to finish our conversation from before,” she said.
    “Oh, that sounds splendid.”
    He was about to launch into the story when Sue walked into the cockpit. Suddenly all of the men, except for Charles who could be heard snoring, stopped what they were doing.
    “Hello, Miss Gruber. I see that you’ve brought your two lovely friends for a visit,” observed G.R. with a sly grin.
    “Why yes, G.R., I have. Things are rather quiet in the back so I thought I’d come up and see if you fellas needed anything,” she said.
    Sue could have easily been a model. She had a voluptuous, Barbie doll figure that was topped off with long brown hair. She breezed through college and promptly got accepted into medical school. Sue almost made it through her first year before excessive harassment from the opposite sex forced her to quit. Brilliant or not, Sue was forced to conclude that people of the mid-nineteen fifties were simply not ready to accept a female orthopedist. Smarting from the rejection, she reluctantly decided to choose a more acceptable occupation for a female. Being a stewardess was glamorous and provided her an opportunity to see the world.
    Though Sue was as smart as a whip, to survive in her new career she allowed all those around her to believe that she was all looks. She kept her sharp mind hidden, unless it was needed to repel any unwelcome advances. Luckily, one of her most powerful assets in the carnal world was a smile that would cause men to melt in their shoes.
    “We have one bunk open,” joked G.R. “No waiting.”
    “That’s very funny,” said Sue with a slight, yet playful sneer. Then with all eyes upon her, she grabbed the top of her blouse with both hands, pulled it a few inches from her body and gazed down into the opening. Pausing a moment for effect, she asked, “What do you girls think?” She then nodded her head while gently shaking her upper body.
    Each man present watched in wide-eyed wonderment and with jaws agape. The scene proved quite stimulating for them all.
    Sue released her blouse, stood erect, and added, “Sorry, G.R., but my friends don’t think very much of your offer. They are insulted that you think a woman’s worth is to be found on her chest.”
    “Now hold on there,” said G.R. “I think you have exquisite legs, too.”
    “Well, that makes all the difference in the world,” joked Sue.
    “It’s good that we see eye to eye,” noted G.R.
    “I hate to hurt your feelings, G.R., but I’m holding out for a much younger man. You oldsters don’t have the stamina,” replied Sue, tapping G.R. on the head like a puppy.
    Everyone, including Asa, who practically wrenched his neck to see the show, laughed heartily. The laughter was loud enough to cause Charles to stir in his sleep, causing everyone to resume speaking with quiet voices.
    Asa