The Florida topography while relatively flat had vast areas of wilderness with rolling hills with extensive foliage that hid the Indians from observat...on. The presence of dense Everglades with passage possible only by boat made pursuit virtually impossible after a violent raid on the settlements and farms. The civilians were the group that suffered the most during this period of warfare because they never knew when the Indian would elect to target them as a victim of opportunity.It has been. I can do that. I’ve got two more in draft stages that you might want to take and see if I’ve made the same mistake with them.”“Applications, or working designs?”“Both. I’ll get them for you before you go.”Jim looked at me, shook his head, and then laughed. “Paul, I’m sorry but I’ve underestimated you again. If you’ve drafted two more patents since we met, we need to get you more help. I think Kelly should meet with you at least once a week. She and I can handle the patent drafting for you and. Your life is the dream of all our students.’ ‘Dreams and nightmares Jack, they all come whether we like them or not. I want to see it. I need to see it!’ ‘Perhaps later Mother. We have some really important matters to attend to first. Just an hour to the graduation ceremony, just time to deal with the financials.’ ‘Now jack!’ The voice, she used that voice. Jack shriveled inside like wet leather left in the sun. He knew not to argue unless he wanted no cooperation whatsoever. Turning to the. I won’t be late.”“No, you won’t be,” she agreed.I smiled and walked off. Heather watched me the whole way, until I turned out of her sight with a wave.As I got closer to home, my thoughts turned from reliving the couch experience with Heather, to thinking about Lara’s proposal. I thought I’d decided against taking her up on the offer of a peep show, but when I went to put the key into the front door of my aunt’s house, I hesitated. A debate broke out in my head. She’s my half-sister, one voice.