" That sounds terrific Ray, we originally intended on painting the floor with paving paint. The carpet will certainly give the place a lift, and the t...les would certainly make the kitchen and ablution blocks a lot more hygienic. On behalf of the kids I thank you profusely." That's OK Jim, these kids need a little bit of help now and then, it's not costing me much and it's a good cause."Another offer came from the local paint store, he would supply all of the paint at cost. The offers just kept. Whilst he did this he was concerned that I would be alone and at the mercy of whoever came along. I insisted that I would be careful and besides he had spoken to the B&B owners who had said that they would keep an eye on me.The great day arrived and my friend picked me up from home pretending to be the father of a school buddy and we headed off to the station. It was a hot August and I had spent quite some time deciding what to wear on the journey as I wanted to look hot and just a little. ] I walked up the curved drive to the ornate front door, and examined it. A hanging bell ringer was beside the door, so I pulled it. The door was so solid that I failed to hear any bell, but within a few seconds the door was opened by a man in a butler’s uniform.“Mr Freeman?” he asked. I admitted to that identification.“Please enter, sir. I have been instructed to take you to the butler’s pantry and dress you.” He turned and walked off, clearly expecting me to follow him. I did.We reached the. It took the drones a while to catch up. Marsh Hare had acceleration, had maneuverability. Chameleon camouflage and electronic countermeasures. Enhanced military grade sensors. My neural activity detector pinpointed a survivor in a rescue bubble, a tough fabric sphere three feet in diameter, a poor man's space suit. It took me a few more moments to close in on the survival bubble, snag it with my repair drone, and pull it into my cargo compartment. Then I raced for the Lightning Bolt. Survival.