.. guardian angels, if you will." Of course we're not" the first informs me. "But that's the closestconcept you have to what's going on." Details frie...d," the second shushes the first. "I'm sure you think lifeis some wondrous ... experience or something, but to us it's rather more... unimpressive." Usually when you die, there's a whole process that must take place." A process that frowns upon mistakes." Indeed. That's why you're here. We made a mistake and we're here to fixit before anyone. Jerry mouthed the words I'm sorry to his friend then turned to Maurice. With profound sadness he said, 'Matt's been having an affair with Roy Lakeland's wife, and now she's walked out on him.''On Roy or on Matthew?''Roy.''I see. Is this true, Matthew?'Matt glared at Jerry but said nothing.'Mr. Marsden, I suggest it would be in your best interests to tell me the truth. We may then be able to resolve this matter without any unpleasantness.'Matt thought for a second. 'With all due respect,. There are ten of them with seven bodyguards. I think we ought to pull back and let them leave, and I will blow the boat when they get to the mouth of the bay. That way we will have time to search for the briefcase before the patrol boats come to see what the explosion was." I agree, Farley. I think ten plus the bodyguards are more than the three of us can handle without attracting too much attention. We can swim out to the point and set it off, just as they pass. It isn't too deep there and it. There must be a balance between propriety and allowing the younger generation their wild oats.Mrs. James and Mr. Thomas came to call and we sat in the main parlor planning the details for the abstinence only campaign booth that we were sponsoring at the state fair in Salem. We enjoyed some light finger foods, prepared and served by a local catering service that I use on occasion and spent about an hour going over the arraignments. The world below us was silent and unknown to my esteemed guests,.