"How lovely that you're so interested in helping out! Wonderful couples like you are just what we in Amaryllis Grove need," the Mayor says with a laugh. "Of course, before you join our beautiful associations, remember that a lot of responsibility comes from being in the public eye," she adds, seeming to stress the last word.

"But for associations, there is the Board of House-Owners, and of course the Housespouses, and the Clean Streets, Clean Minds Association... and you can always volunteer at either school! I hope you will find life here in Amaryllis Grove just perfect, like all of us do."