Ms. West went to the boutique, she said, "just to say thank you.

Ms. West also would have found a lively downtown complete with nightlife.

Ms. West remembered her son as "a sensitive, caring person who was concerned about helping others and wanted everyone to be proud of him."

Ms. West was delighted and said she would vote for him.

Ms. West said that she would have no comment on her status.

Ms. West also recommended making a prior offer of sale at slightly below the anticipated asking price.

But they did not do so, and Ms. West declined to say why.

Ms. West, the math coordinator, said that was evidence the program was working.

Ms. West is still learning her way about a stage.

It almost never sounds written; Ms. West has an ear.