"What does he mean, Dave? I won something?" You hit the jackpot, Wes," Dave leaned close to the little man's ear. "Just let me whisper exactly what yo... won." Oh, my!" Wes gave a startled squeak and his face turned beet red. "Oh, Dave! I-I'm a married man, you know!" So are half of the guys in here and that's not stopping them," Dave grinned. "Have another beer on the house, Wes, and think about it. And take a good look at Brandy over there. Remember, twenty minutes of your favorite thing."Wes'. ”“We stopped at Kendall’s to get a Coke a few minutes ago and Mr. Kendall told us they came to his store late yesterday, asking about the house the Burns sisters moved out of. He told them it belongs to me now and they asked if they could park in the driveway and sleep. He told them to go ahead.“When we stopped just now, they were in that old car, and they got out when we did. I knew you had to be right behind us, and I gave them the key to the house so they could go inside. Rondo made them. ‘My lady, my lord, please know that my family and I hold you in the highest respect and regard. However, our situation may be more precarious than you may think. There are powerful forces at court that wish to yoke their wagons to the growing power of this new religion. They see our neighbors shifting away from their ancient gods and godesses and embracing the new power in Rome, and they wonder why we do not as well. There is an element of fear as well. Some speculate on our fate if these. "Time marches on, Harry. I think it will be an interesting meeting, but a fruitful one as well. I am an optimist by nature, and I am optimistic that we will find a solution to this problem. Also, on my death, the shares I hold will revert to your family. I have no heirs, and I can only try to repay the kindness of your father."I was humbled by the straightforward honesty of this man. I understood how my father could trust this business to him without any hesitation. We sat for some time.