...through economic necessity, theirs was a polyandrous society. Grateful to her for her kindness, Kim put his arm around her waist and kissed her on the cheek. Then, rather awkwardly, they shook hands. 'Goodbye,' she said, adding wistfully: 'You will come back...

...Elliott Townsend. She stood in the doorway, looking at them, four older men. Her father motioned her in and put his arm around her waist and kissed her on the cheek. He smelled of whiskey and she wrinkled her nose. She said, Yes, she would have a ginger ale; then to...