” “The one we discussed last night?” “That's right.” “Can I see it?” “After dinner.” “You're teasing me.” “Maybe a little.” ...��I bought you a gift today too.” “The one we discussed last night?” “Yes, but I also bought you a second gift.” “A second gift?” “I'm hungry. How soon will the casserole be ready?” “I'm sure it's ready now.” “Let's have dinner. I'll tell you about the second gift while we're eating.” “Now you're teasing me.” Jeanne smiled, “Maybe a little.” While I dished up the casserole. " Do you ever drink beer, wine, coffee, tea, soda, or juice?" Oh shit, that was lame! What else was there?"Yes." Well, then you qualify! I realize now that we have someone who can come to your house and interview you there. It should take at most 30 minutes. Can you name some convenient times?" Well, let me see ... This evening would work, say 8pm." Great! Someone will be at your house then." And you're going to pay me $150?" Yes, that's right." Good."Ethan hung up. There was a child being. When she judged the time was suitable, Jasmine began speaking to the panda, "Pardon me, please, but may I ask you some questions?" Get away from me demon! I will not submit to your blandishments!" But I am not a demon! I am a sentient being like you, and I want to know what I did to upset you so much. That way I can avoid doing it again." You have been helping the infidels to desecrate our temple to our ancestors! You have helped them to invade our sacred place. It will take us months to purify. There seemed to be more cattle down this way too, he wondered if it was because of the railroads close by or maybe just more folks making a homestead here. Tom spent the night in a grove of trees near a creek about a mile from the river, he just didn’t like to be near the main trails at night.Daylight came with cloudy skies and drizzling rain. As the day wore on the rain was heavier and the wind was blowing harder. Tom had a slicker in his bedroll but after a while, he was wet through and.