Think what that would mean to every family on the Estancia. Anna and Yolanda probably have a much better idea of what it would mean to the families, b...t suffice it to say that having a reliable way to keep meat, milk, butter, eggs, and liquids cool, would greatly reduce the amount of spoilage.“Part of the planning we have to do is to figure out how the ice can be most efficiently stored in the home. Is an icebox the best answer? What should it be made of, and in what shape? Is there a way to. ’ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ He’d waited long enough. From the looks of things, she was alone. Time to meet the chit. Standing up, he retrieved his ‘borrowed’ horse and started towards the house. At that moment a stunningly beautiful women emerged from the house wearing a white blouse and pants and work boots. Every curve of her body was outlined in the sun and her long hair was braided down her back. She carried a basket over to the garden and after putting on gloves, began pulling weeds, her back to him.. Once inside the bus we sat down in a two seater and noticed that the bus was more or less empty. Soon the bus started and the lights were switched off. Shalini and I started to talk about the marriage party and also as to what her husband would be doing at that time. I assured her that there is nothing to fear as he will definitely come by the next bus. As it was very windy and started raining outside the bus, we had closed all the windows. But even then the water from outside was coming inside. He then grabbed his watch from the dark oak night table and glanced at the time. It was five forty-five am. Stretching his arms he yawned, bent over to grab his boots and then moved slowly through the door. His growling stomach reminded him he had to attend to something very soon. He silently crept down the dark hallway in his stocking feet. As he moved he felt his senses heighten. The quiet sleepers seemed so much louder now as he moved. He paused at several of the large doors to listen.