" I Really Can't Thank You Enough !"

"What about her costume ?" asked Jody. The two girls hadn't yet sprung their trap on Debbi but were getting down to details. "But she's going to be dancing naked isn't she ?" replied Lynn, confused. "Yeah, but what about the stockings ? Do you think she should wear them ? Accentuate her nudity ?" Jody suggested. Lynn pondered the question. "Nah, don't think so. We've publicised 'Miz No-E In The Raw', so let's keep it simple." she decided. "OK, but what about shoes ?" said Jody. "Sure, she wears the red heels. They make her legs look longer and they also make her dancing even more awkward than it is in the first place !" They both laughed.

The first inkling Debbi got that something was afoot was when she was accosted in the corridor by the college principal after her weekly session with the students. "Oh Debbi, I just want to say how grateful I am for your work with the class. I would never have imagined that Lynn and Jody, for instance, could be so engaged and motivated but you have found the magic touch !"

"Oh,er, thanks. Happy to be of help. The company places great store on our relationships with the local community" Debbi parroted the party line. "Yes, I know that from speaking with Jeff" agreed the principal. "And I'd like to add how much I admire your work for the Black and Asian Community Centre. It can't be easy for a business woman like you to do something like that but I think you're being very brave !" Debbi was confused. "Oh, er, it's nothing" she mumbled but the principal was gone down the corridor before she could question her about her statement.

As she went out into the car park Debbi bumped into Solomon, who was accompanied by a distinguished looking black gentleman with greying hair and dressed immaculately in a sharp suit. "Debbi" Solomon greeted her. "Let me introduce Oscar, the chair of our board of governors. We're here for a meeting with the principal. Oscar, this is the famous Debbi !"

"Pleased to meet you" Debbi answered politely. She was then surprised when Oscar took both her hands and gripped them tightly as he looked into her eyes. She could have sworn he was tearing up. "I don't know how to thank you enough for what you are doing for us" he said. "Such a sacrifice on your part but the rewards are already amazing. We'll be able to build our extension now." Oscar was indeed almost crying.

"What's he mean ?" Debbi managed to whisper to Solomon, as the pair began to move away. "Your sponsored charity performance. 'Miz No-E In The Raw" Solomon explained. Debbi stood there stunned as the two black men entered the college building. She looked around the car park and saw two familiar figures emerging from another door. "Jody, Lynn" she yelled. "I want a word with you !"