“Okay, then, Sis. Say you were stuck in a largely uninhabited world or land, and you had to found a civilization, so you got to take nine other peop...e with you, some men, some women. None of them could be from this family, so who would they be and why? Bear in mind that you’re the sort of matriarch of this new society, though it wouldn’t have to be matriarchal after you were gone,” Sarah asked cleverly.“Nine other people, and not from this tribe, eh? Could they be historical persons as well as. Did something happen,honey?" Helena then said, "No, Grandpa. But I'm trying to think thingsthrough. We were mentioned today on the playground, and uncle wasmentioned almost by name!" Grandpa then shook his head, and told her,"People will talk about us regardless. You are one of eleven kids. Thatwill bring talk. I have an illness, and people will see me in a badlight. I think it comes down to how people think and react. But untilsomething happens, we must just move on. If you start to worry,. Talk morn. Luv u both." We both heaved a sigh of relief that Dad had received and understood the text and knew that he wouldn't worry now that he knew we had shelter and fire. We are both experienced outdoors types and spending a night out in the storm shouldn't be a problem for us and, in fact, I think Mom was as exhilarated at the prospect as I was.The water was bubbling now and I suggested soup which Mom accepted eagerly. It was my turn to open the rug to get my mug, a packet of soup and the. ”“Thank you very much for the call, sir.”The next day, the Sheriff’s Deputies descend on Virgil’s house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana. They sneer at Virgil and leave.Shortly, the phone rings at Virgil’s house.“Hey, Virgil! This here’s Floyd ... Did the Sheriff come?”“Yeah!”“Did they chop your firewood?”“Yep!”“Happy Birthday, buddy!”Whoever said that rednecks weren’t sentimental?This compliments of the ‘Shy.