At one point, she slid her hand up the back of my top, “Can you imagine if you wore a bra? I could play with that too!” she asked with genuine ent...usiasm. “Shall we buy you something pretty?” It sounded like a question, but she steered me towards the lingerie shop we just happened to be passing without waiting for a reply. She dragged me inside and started browsing the shelves until a sales assistant came over. “Can I help you with anything?” she asked. “What were you after?” “Oh it’s not for. Then next all the guns fired at the same time and shells screamed overhead to fall around the post. At the same time fifty Askaris started across the ford. The four Australians who manned the outpost waited until they were in the middle of the ford, before opening fire. Askaris fell screaming as the three rifles and Lewis gun poured bullets into them. They turned and ran back dragging wounded with them, as the guns became silent in the outpost.“They’ll try to overwhelm them with numbers,” David. I guess like Barbara and Kellie, I find this a fascinating place and the home I’d like for the rest of my life. I even want to attend the Circle 101 class on Monday nights whenever I can.”Emma asked haltingly to Dave, “Can we decide later ... or even watch how things start and then decide? I think we all got tested by the university; they’re worried about an epidemic, as usual.”Dave nodded, “Yes. If you want, Kellie or Barbara can help be your guide through the rest of the evening. We do not. “Are you sure? It’s bad, really bad.” “Trust me!” I took Jill’s hand and squeezed it lightly. Her eyes were directed at me, but didn’t seem to be focused on me. “Jill!” I said worriedly. She flinched and withdrew her hand from mine. “I think I am better now,” she said. “Are you sure?” “Yep. Please, help me stand up!” Taking hold under her arms, I easily lifted her up. As I was supporting her back, she steadied herself, balancing on her good leg. Connie tucked the crutches under Jill’s.