”“What gets shipped here?” I was pleased that my daughter was expressing an interest. I was afraid we’d have to rush to the Loop for shopping....��Grain, automobiles, construction materials, tires, steel, cement, food, oil, furniture, clothing, livestock. When we talk shipping today, we’re not just talking about the big ships that come in from the lake, but also the railroad and truck lines that intersect here.”“So, you work in shipping? I thought you said security.”“That’s why we’re going up. We’ve made out a bit, but we’re taking it very, very slowly.”“Cool. Kathy, are you and Kurt seeing each other this summer?” I asked.“Yes! I’m going to Pittsburgh in June and he’ll be here in July. I think he’s going to propose!” she said excitedly.“That would not come as a shock to me at all,” I said. “He’s got one more year?”“Yes. He’s taking five years because he’s getting a double-major in biochemistry and math. He’s hoping to land a job in Chicago. A professor of his works at Abbott Labs. 'I've got to punish her somehow, but how? I don't want to lose her. Girls at her age rebel easily. She's old enough to leave home and strike out on her own. That would be disastrous.'Aloud, she muttered, "Dutch would kill me if that happened." Then she thought, 'Somehow Dutch and me can reinforce the basics with her. But I'll have to think about it some more. Talk with Dutch, maybe even involve Robert and Alice.'4:10 PMKathy was sitting in Marlene's living room, with Marlene doing her nails."I. I also, as the fog cleared, realized the voice screaming at me belonged to Tabby. What the hell was she screaming about, I wondered apathetically, did she think I did this on purpose?I rolled to one side and coughed out a huge stream of water. Seems I wasn't quite as successful at keeping the lake out of me as I'd thought. I turned and flopped weakly on my back again and addressed Tabby without opening my eyes."What are you yelling at me for?" I asked, still sounding like Clarence Frogman."You.