" My name is Jim Ryan. This is in reference to a conversation you had with The Preacher. He tells me that you have a problem. He suggested I listen. T...e church office is available and private. Could you meet me there? Only if you wish, of course." I will be there a little before ten." Her voice was nicely modulated. Claude hadn't given me a description of the woman I was to meet, and I couldn't conjure up an image of what to expect.I took a carafe of coffee, sugar, creamer and some sweet buns. “I know honey “ Lee said “but you never know I may need a break someday .I am sure you two would have a fun time as well, especially after you see him naked”. She then started telling her how I also liked the idea of the nudist camp. Over coffee Lee explained that a big truck stop company was interested in buying her diner.She was wanting to retire anyways and thought she could build the campground with the money. Emily sat back looking worried about her future ,”where would I go “she said .”I. "Son, don't make a promise that you can't keep. Especially to God."As they rounded a bend, a dock appeared on the right, which would be the north side of the river. That would be Kobuk according to the map, with the tributary flowing in at that point. Paul mentally told himself, "What looked like three days on the map took two because I didn't calculate the speed of the current in the river. I need to do that and look for more landmarks next time to get a better estimate."Paul found his. "Mary raised her eyebrows at the car. "How'd that happened." I traded my car for it." How can you do that?" Mary asked. "Everyone just does what you tell them to."It was simple, I made a deal with the devil and now people have to do what I tell them, happily and willingly. But I didn't want to tell Mary that. "If you really want to know, I'll tell you tonight. Think carefully about it. You won't like the answer."She frowned at me, auburn eyebrows furrowing. "What does that mean?" Just think.