Winston K. Marks

“ Suddenly June said, "I'm scared."
The thought had come sharply and unexpectedly. It was contagious. Polly said, "Me, too."
"Of what?" Doris asked, "Of drinking strong coffee the rest of your lives?"
It was a weak, nervous stab at humor, and Sue knew that Doris was as jumpy as the rest of them. "Steady, gals," she said sympathetically. "It'll be worth it. We want a baby, don't we?" ”

“ At breakfast Polly and June had an argument over the coffee. Polly had brewed it. June thought it was too strong. Doris and Sue stayed out of the argument at first.
Polly defended, "Sure, it's a little stronger, but men like it strong. You might as well get used to it." ”

“ They liked the same colors, foods, styles of clothing, video programs, sports and vacation activities. All were carefully schooled ambiverts of roughly equal education. Instead of conflicting, their differences of skills, talents and personality traits complemented each other. ”