She was about eight inches tall, with well-formed breasts, hair down to her waist, a grass skirt with no top, and a cheeky look in her eye. How many months had she gazed down at him from her place on the shelf above his desk? How much joy had her bright smile given him? How often had she cheered him whenever he felt down-hearted? Visitors had expressed curiosity, but he had never revealed her secret. When asked questions about her origin, he had merely smiled and changed the subject. Now, as he packed his belongings prior to moving out of…