I had no choice but to continue to my room. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the two old ladies were blocking the hallway as they walked arm in arm.Sin...e the best defense is a good offense, I decided to greet the old women: "Good Evening, Ladies - having a nice day?" Since it's likely neither had seen cocks & balls for a long time, I figured they wouldn't notice. WRONG! They first made eye contact, smiled, and returned the greeting. Within a second or two, one of them looked down and shrieked,. ’ ‘Take Eddie to the swimming pool darling and then perhaps play billiards or go for a walk. Pre-dinner drinks will be at 6:45. I have no idea when my husband will be home.’ * * * Lydia told Eddie where the pool was and disappeared. The pool was a modern addition to the old home and had a glass domed ceiling. Lydia had not appeared and so Eddie began swimming. He had everything he owned in the campervan so was prepared for any eventuality. He heard Lydia call, ‘I thought Australians could swim. ”“I got your back, bro. You know, if you need an alibi or some shit.” I nodded and assured him that it wouldn’t be necessary.“Yeah, well, my cousin Pancho has a three-thousand-acre ranch out in West Texas. We bury that mother fucker out there, they never find the body.” I couldn’t tell if he was serious, but knowing Martinez, I assumed he was honest. I promised not to do anything stupid and to keep my personal problems out of things. As he walked away, he shouted, “Call me if you change your. She grabbed her books off of the side table and headed out the front, where Thule and Jonas were still talking."Sorry I'm running a little late," she said, "Are you two talking about anything interesting?" No, dear," said Jonas, "Just passing the time."-=-Marigold and Thule rode in silence halfway to school. Finally, Thule turned to her, "Is something on your mind?" I don't know," said Marigold, "Did you and Jonas have a nice conversation?" You have broken pieces of thorn bush in your hair,".