The whole time Dad was in with Uncle Bunny, Mama was venting about what a stubborn man Uncle Bunny was becoming. She didn't come right out and accuse ...er, but from her words, you could tell Mama thought it was Elizabeth's influence making Uncle Bunny go against medical advice to undergo the surgery."I think he should have the operation too. I don't know why he thinks that other thing will work better. I was hoping you'd talk him into having the bypass." Elizabeth was visibly upset, and part of. "Well, I'd like to help you sir, but if you looked at the sign on thedoor, you'd see that it says 'No Walk-Ins,'" Erika said, pointingtowards the door. "Right next to the Help Wanted sign, you see, I'vegot another client coming in soon, and I don't like to keep myappointments waiting. You're free to make an appointment, I think Ihave a slot open tomorrow..." Yeah, but I'll be easy and quick. I mean, they're not here right nowand all I need is a trim, how complicated can that be? It's. It had a very old elevator inside the entryway. I rang the bell in the entry and the same sultry voice said, “Stan?” “This is Stan.” “Come right up. Just step into the elevator and it will bring you to me.” I fairly danced into the elevator. The elevator opened on a plush office on the third floor. The carpeting was thick and there were several sofas and over stuffed chairs. I was standing in front of a large mahogany table. The sultry voice said, “Put your payment on the table.” I did and a. I spent the time warming up and centering myself by doing my kata until they called for me. Once I was ready, the captain told his men to attack. With the bokuto, it took me twice as long to work through the attackers as it would with my katana since the katana would have cleaved an arm from the body rather than just bruising it severely. Syagrius was reticent to call all the lethal or maiming blows as such, and I had to strike many of the men more than once. I can only estimate that it took.