’ Wait, I thought. We are already on her Dad’s property and it will still take 30 minutes to get to the farmhouse? And Susan wasn’t exactly driv...ng slowly. ‘Just how much land does your father own?’ I asked her. ‘I’m actually not exactly sure,’ she said, ‘but I think it is about five thousand acres, plus he leases some more.’ When I didn’t say anything, Susan looked over at me, then burst out laughing before reaching over and pushing my bottom jaw shut. ‘Really, Dennis, when your mouth is open. “First they killed me, but yes, I did.”“They told me all about what happened. I just wanted to hear it from you too. I am Nirumy, Assanka’s younger sister. I come from Notabir with news for her. Since she is dead, I’ll have to talk to Hassika.”She looked at Roban critically. “They told me my niece is in there as well.”“Also little Menja and Denyssa, a friend; now you have the complete list.”She sighed. “Doesn’t matter much I guess. Even before you came here we were lost and just didn’t know. Then last weekend I caught him peeking through my door as I was getting myself off on my bed. I knew he was watching but I didn't care much. In fact truth be told it made me get off a little harder than usual.My dad was by no means ugly. I mean sure he had a few extra pounds but he was tall and pretty strong and had hair that was still mostly black and beautiful brown eyes. He was popular with the ladies. I myself looked a little like him. I had dark black hair, and a full mouth and brown eyes.. "Cathy and Jeff left in the late afternoon; George lingered while Jennie carried on unpacking. He made them a cup of tea with bread and cheese around 8 since neither of them was hungry after the late and substantial lunch. Afterwards they were sitting quietly in the living area. George obviously wanted to stay but couldn't find a reason to do so. "I'd better leave you to finish the unpacking and get some rest after a long day," he said reluctantly."You are welcome to stay," Jennie said, then.