Cathy took the offered hand and shook it."He seems like a strong guy. Stress like that accident can knock anyone on his or her ass. It happens to new ...octors all the time." Soldiers too. The military never really preps new recruits well when it comes to facing the gore that can happen," added Jason when he too shook the sheriff's offered hand."That it can. Well I need to go see to the investigation. I want to know what broke that caused all this," stated Luke."Let us know," Jason piped in."Sure. A bulge under the youngerone’s coat almost made him weep.Both of the girls were strangers to him. They were probably passingthrough, heading south to warmer climes, trying to escape thisparticularly vicious winter. He doubted he would ever see themagain. Directly after them came Granny Smith.Nobody knew the old lady’s real name. Trevor doubted that she evenknew. She answered to Granny Smith, and that was that. For thetwenty-odd years he had been working this kitchen, she had. " At least you'll have to touch me to protect yourself."Her mother was grinning broadly. I put my arm around her and she snuggled in tightly. Dollars' dad didn't look daggers at me. Missus Ingram said, "Abe, what is that pin on your jacket?"I gave her the same answer that I had given Dollars. "I wear it to remember friends who didn't make it back, Ma'am." Abraham, I asked you to call me, Betty. I will now tell you." Yes, Ma'am, Betty. I have trouble calling Dollars' parents by their first. You might get an hour or two inthe afternoon, but that is no life." Not only that, but she wants me to work all weekends. So she can havethem off." Oh Momma, I was going to go to Robert's farm on Saturday. I guess I cancancel." You will not cancel. I told her I had plans for Saturday. Shegrudgingly accepted, but said that I shouldn't plan anything forweekends in the future." That is so unfair. You've worked there for 15 years, and she's beenthere what, 15 days?" Rachael said."Maybe I should.