“Agnes, I want to ask a favor. Would it offend you if I gave the girls a bracelet apiece? I know they would treasure them. They’re good girls, Agn...s. They work hard, don’t complain, try to better themselves, are kind and loving to their friends and family. Both came from modest backgrounds, and could truly appreciate how special they are. Do I have your blessing?”I stood for a second, and watched, stunned, as a couple of photos floated down from the rafters. The first was Agnes and her younger. "Everything in order?" Larry's got yours ready, Billy's bringing mine now. And Larry went back for his own." Pat said. "Here's the canteen." She thrust this at me and ran to join Billy who was leading her mount out now."Easy..." I reminded her. She tended to still be overjoyed around the horses and some really didn't like it, never sure when she'd be popping up around them. Her horse however, greeted her with a whinny and lips already twitching for the apple treat known to be hidden."Hey Jack.". I followed her voice to find her standing in the middle of what really was a great bathroom. There was a separate glass-walled shower and a whirlpool tub. “Here, take some pictures while I check out the kitchen, “ she said as she handed me the digital camera. I dutifully snapped some pictures of the tub, shower, and sink in the bathroom, followed by the bedroom and the closets. As I walked back to the living area, I heard her voice say, “I want you to take some pictures of this for me.” I. The next morning, after tossing and turning all night long worrying about my situation, I remembered that the county had some type of assistance program. I hated the thought that I would need a handout. After I took my shower, I checked my email hoping to see a response from the potential new client, but there wasn’t one. I struggled with the thought of contacting the county for help. I looked up the number, but hung up the phone half way through dialing. I kept working and actually finished up.