Phillips, this is Kim. Kim, this is Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Lisa, Paul and Brad." I'm pleased to meet you," she said as she held out her hand to Lisa's...father. "Please come in and meet everyone."The family followed Kim and Megan through the house to the pool area and everyone was introduced. Kim introduced Lisa's parents to her mom, dad, Aunt and Uncle. Immediately, the adults exchanged first names, and shook hands with each other. Don said, "Bob, Diane, would you like a drink or some. He laughed huskily, "I don't know, but I'm not sure if you can stay in here. You'll distract me." I must have looked puzzled, because he then added, "Madison, don't be so obtuse. You can't really not be aware of how you look today. You're stunning." I didn't know how to react. Of course, Mr. Patterson and I had flirted all semester, but it was totally harmless. He never actually made a pass at me. "Madison, I think you know how I feel about you. You're gorgeous. You have the figure of a woman. If we go to the deeper current we have to pay the Indians to guide the wagons across and ferry the women and children across in canoes. Some of the people have very little money and want to save it for the Barlow Road and emergencies. After much argument it was decided to do some of both. The crossing at the mouth of the river while dangerous was doable and most grown men could do so safely, but anyone caught in the current and knocked off their feet would be swept downstream. There were two. ’ His voice was still controlled, but Marion could sense the implied anger and intensity he was conveying. ‘You should give some thought to how a judge would view this evidence when it comes to the custody issue.’ ‘You can’t use this in court. They’ll never allow it,’ she spat. ‘I have news for you, Marion. I can and will use it in court if necessary. It was done in our house with my written permission. That is perfectly legal and admissible.’ His voice had risen and he was broadcasting his.