.. like Archie often did.In just that flash, Archie knew with no doubt that Hiram wanted his daughter. With that new appreciation for Hiram’s attent...ons, Archie started noticing other things too. For the first time in a long time, Archie really looked at Hiram Lodge. What he saw ... was intimidating.Hiram stood several inches taller than Archie, he had broad shoulders, a rugged attractiveness. Archie couldn’t help but glance down, and knew immediately he was right. Hiram packed a good size. “Stephie, was that smart?” I asked.“She’ll get over it. She’s usually really nice but she’s got hang-ups about my ‘modern’ relationships,” Stephie said, making air quotes.“I can see her point, you know, being conservative and Catholic. It was the fact you did it in her house that upset her, Peaches. Just like that first time I was here.”“Just forget it. I’ll get a lecture, but it’ll be fine.”We sat on the swing and about twenty minutes later Red arrived and joined us.“I called over to the. "I was going to leave you, but Helen and Mark have talked me around. Theysay that some men like you, need to wear women undies, I can't understandit myself, but I'm prepared to give you a second chance. Don't get mewrong your not coming anywhere near me again, but I've listed to what Markand Helen have to say, and I've decided that you can continue living hereas my sissified male Maid," said Mary."Understand that you and mom will only be married in name, and that'sshe's free to see any other. I pointed at two. “You two! Go back in there and drag that asshole out.”They could tell I was serious so they went back in, coming out a few minutes later with a man danglin’ between them. I knew him instantly. He was one of the orginal bunch with Hill and Darby.He was holding his gut and crying in pain. “I need a doctor! You have to help me! I had nothin’ to do with the killin’ that went on here.”I looked at him noting the empty gunbelt. It was mounted with little silver stars. The last time I.