Wrong, Amos. You are oh, so wrong! For example, my niece E. is "Shane"'s age. She, however, has good taste. She also is quite competent in the martial arts, including pistol (and yes, she has one). E. would rip "Shane" into tiny little bits if she felt it necessary. And E. also looks something like blonde Modesty Blaise. E. is a microbiologist by training and occupation.

Her sister, L., is similar except that L. is a couple years younger and has a BFA.

The youngest sister, M., combines the best traits of her older sisters and wishes to obtain a DVM. Perhaps, once she graduates with a DVM she can do something to help "Shane."