If we were lucky we wouldn’t have time to hunt and that beef would come in mighty handy. Our orginal packhorse was loaded down with flour, sugar, co...fee, beans, rice, salt, pepper, a few odds and ends of spices, and a few cans of things like peaches. It probably would last until just before cold weather and then we could make a trip for more. Zeke was right in saying it would be a whole lot cheaper to go back and buy in bulk than pay gold camp prices.Bob sold his stock as fast as he could pull. This secret is such that you must take it to the grave. You cannot tell anyone about it, or it will bring evil straight to your doorstep. Do you understand?” Her voice was pleading, and her words seemed sincere. “Yes, I understand,” I replied, still utterly confused. “Good,” she said, looking a little relieved. Without another word, she turned and went back in her tent, closing the front flaps securely behind her. I turned in a daze and headed towards the Ferris wheel, hoping to find June.. "Sandra giggled a little and then said, "Well, I think you will get to know them far better, very soon!" What do you mean?" Frederik said a little concerned about what Sandra just had said."Well ... don't freak out now ... but my dad saw us kiss in front of the house," Sandra said."Oh shit," Frederik said upset. "And ... how did he react on it?"Sandra let out a little giggle again and said, "Well, I'm sure that he wants to meet you, one of these days, to make sure that you have no bad. “Oh, really?” she said, turning towards me with a big smile and stepping ever so slightly into my personal space. “Well come on - let’s see it, then!”“Play your cards right and who knows? Maybe you will!” I laughed, as I left the office and headed for my workshop.Stella proved a sociable lass and quickly became a popular member of staff, joining us for our weekly Friday night beer sessions. I like a woman who drinks a pint and as the weeks progressed, we found ourselves talking to each other.