> I hope I never give someone a reason to feel utterly betrayed by me. That is just about the worst, most enraging and desperate feeling I can think of. I'm sorry to hear that this person turned out to be an insincere friend, Darien. Hope your prediction for better times ahead is true.

Thank you very much. My prediction has been pretty valid so far - I just landed a part in a revue we're doing for the hysterical - ahem - *historical* society, and I'm in final callbacks for a role in a play called "Dancing at Lughnasa." I suppose what I learned from this whole ordeal is that my judgement, when it comes to who my friends are, at any rate, is terribly poor. But since the only alternative is trust noone, ever, it must be worth the risk.

Dar "(Random stupid platitude)" ien