Deep in the throws of the depression, the town was home to oil money and very little else.Taxes, continuously on the rise during the Twenties, a time ...f 'false' prosperity, remained the same, even though the property values and employment decreased. More people lost homes to the tax collector than homes lost to the banks. Income dropped drastically and protests arose. Government is extremely reluctant to let go of the dog just because it barks.The Spartan plant was solely the inspiration of the. One to point out the obvious and make decisions which will effect us all. It is no secret that I have access to black bag intel." Martine said it as if it were all a positive thing."But that also obligates you to the source of that intel. I vote we use your intel and make our own decisions on the ground. Too many bad decisions are made in an air conditioned office, then phoned to the battle," I said. "So Martin can you do that?"He knew that I wasn't questioning his ability, but where his. Cal had been thinking about Monday ever since the loss on Friday. The way Coach Hall had left things in their meeting, it seemed that unless Cal had come to basketball practice as soon as it started, he would not be welcome on the squad. On the other hand, Hall had mentioned how much he needed Cal.Given that there was room for misunderstanding, Cal decided to force Hall to come to him by not going to practice. If Hall did not seek him out, Cal would not be destroyed. With the unappealing new. But over the years, Caroline and I became a bit more adventurous, and more familiar as well, with the staff. I couldn’t say when things became so ... loose. Now, it simply seems second nature. When guests come by, we have Jeanine and Phoebe tone down their usual attire until we can figure out if they wish to join our happy little group.”“Really? What is the standard uniform?”Malcolm smiled. “Oh, you’ll find out tomorrow. I trust you’ll enjoy it.”They both refreshed their drinks and Malcolm.