Bonnie the Cousinly receptionist has issued a UF challenge: Nick or LaCroix has done the unthinkable and the other must forgive him, but you have to write it in 150 words or less! It can be serious or funny, that's up to the author. Bonnie's starting entry is below. Enjoy! _______________ 150 Words Or Less Challenge - One Does The Unthinkable, The Other Must Forgive Him. CONDITIONS by Bonnie Pardoe LaCroix stood in the loft's doorway. The nerve! The utter gall! After what he'd done, did he actually think I would forgive him? That I would ever want to see him again? Well, apparently he did, because there he stood, and with a shopping bag in hand no less. I crossed my arms, waited. Eventually, he pulled from the bag the white shirt, plaid skirt, knee-high socks, and maryjane shoes. Then he walked to the fireplace and tossed them in. "Nicholas," LaCroix said. "I promise never again to ask you to dress as a naughty school girl." Then he raised an eyebrow, as if asking me to forgive him. Well, I might, but he had to accept my one condition first. I pulled out my own shopping bag and handed it to him. He looked inside. "Very well, Nicholas, a French maid it is -- but I DON'T do windows." THE END ____ The above is 150 words on the dot, not counting the title and "the end." People can enter shorter things, but they shouldn't enter anything longer! PLEASE bear in mind the 150 word limit. The List Cobra will administer lashings for any entries that are too wordy. The List Garter Snake will hiss approvingly. And Les will be ... er ... providing technical support and hints on proper lashing technique. You. Have. Been. Warned. Random prize? Oops, I knew there was something we'd overlooked. Nancy: is Carrie Ann ready to select another challenge winner? I think I have some scripts around here, somewhere .... Anyhow, let loose the hounds of Uffish silliness! Best, Julia UF list cobra