”The conversation waned when Grace approached.“It looks like all the old folks are headed home,” she said with a wink at her mother. “Is it OK...if we move the rest of the party to the pool?”Jenvieve gave an indulgent smile and nod.“If you don’t mind if this ‘old person’ joins you,” she said. “After all, your friend Phil says I could pass for a coed – although he admitted he wasn’t certain if I should thank genetics or a scalpel.”“Sorry,” Phil said quickly.“It’s genetics,” Grace said.“You only. Three quick shots rang out an' there wuz three dead galoots. They didn’t even have time to git a surprised look on their faces before they wuz dead.“I hope they enjoyed that,” said Philomena, “cuz it cost them their lives.” She let her dress down an' smiled pleasantly. I wuz so shocked I almost forgot to put my hands down. Beth wuz already down searchin’ the bodies.“I know these galoots from their wanted posters. One of em is worth a thousand dollars. The other two are worth a couple hundred. " Emma gave a short, hard laugh. "It's my music, Lila, and I don't want to share it anymore. I don't need to. Now, go away. Sam and I have plans to make." Lila left but Emma didn't notice; her attention was focused on Sam, and the promises he'd made. x-x-x-x Two years later How did I let this happen? Emma pulled her sweater tighter around her shoulders, wishing the warm fleece would chase away the cold inside. She huddled into the corner of the couch, staring out the window. She wished it was. I brought a bottle of water.”“Okeh. Look right. Thet’s Lake Pamamaroo. Onna left, thet’s Cawndilla. An’ jus’ ahead’s Lake Menindee, Snake Island’s around ten o’clock. I’ll set ‘er down in a bit. Yer frens are there. Two utes.”“Thanks, Eddie. I’m not sure how long I’ll be, but I hope no more than an hour.”“Right.”“If you wander, be careful. You may see a small brown snake. They’re poisonous.”“Right. Thanks.”Patrick unbuckled, opened the door and climbed down. It was hot, at least 35 [95F]. He.