"Ahem Gentlemen".The booming voice of Sir Gerald Knebworthy broke through the burble."As you know, for an important seat like this one, it is incumben... upon us to find the best possible candidate, and to that end we normally select them from the national, vetted, list. I cannot therefore simply endorse such a candidate as Henry, however good he might be." What does that mean"? demanded Stokesley."It means that I have to consult, become familiar with the local circumstances, and make my final. Extra sleeping arrangements for those that had too much to drink. The shed alongside the house would do for that, it was clean, and would protect the drunks from the weather."What do you two say to a nice walk to take in the evening air?" Greg suggested to Sophie and me. Then looked at Paul and Sue and said, "You know where the bedroom is."Sue blushed, but said nothing as we got up to leave. Paul was already on his feet, ready to drag her away. Although there was little dragging required, she. For that reason alone I despised them. I pondered the options presented to me with irrational thoughts racing through my mind. I contemplated letting it all go by the wayside in hope that the situation would improve. Letting my wife continue with her devious charade would have only given her the impression that I truly was a complete fool. My pride would not allow me to degrade myself in such a way. I considered leaving the love of my life and never returning, but that would have left me with. "Make sure you place the rice pudding on the warmer base in the center of the table!" Sasami was saying. "And check to see the lid's on tight!" Wow." Kiyone said softly, taking it all in. The rest stop's humble 'picnic area' was being rapidly transformed. Walking up the lower path, arms loaded, Sasami was commanding her makeshift troops. Arranging what to Kiyone's eyes looked to be a huge feast."How did she do all this in the time she had?" Key wondered, spying Tenchi, just as astonished.