”As we’re standing there, aunt Darla suggested we move Eli’s dresser out of the bedroom first before we figured out how to move his bed. The wa... his bed was positioned, it would take up a lot of space just to move it around. The dresser wasn’t easy to move either, because it would’ve taken both of us to move it. So I suggested that aunt Darla get one end, and I would get the other end that was closer to the bedroom door.So I said to her, “On a count of three, lift.”“Okay, ready Doug,” Darla. It was just like that - short and sweet.There was no small talk. This was an order, not a request. Sam was all business, which meant something bad was in the air. I called the Cottage and asked Stacy to let the President know that Jennifer and I would be over within ninety minutes. She thanked me very graciously, which sent my trouble antennae up another notch.Jennifer’s eyes widened when I told her we were invited to the White House for dinner to meet the President and his family. She and. One of the Watu stepped forward, an intricate feather toga covering his grey fur. He spoke, unintelligible chirps and growls floating back to Liuz. He could understand the tone. It made him want to turn around and leave these people to their fate. His Grace smiled."And we are glad to have arrived in time. May I ask for all here to speak Polish, if you are able? Your language is difficult for most of my companions."Liuz tried not to laugh. It was obvious those assembled wondered why it had to be. Behind the closed windows some people are inside their homes, not looking out to see me pass, but most of those who live here, or anywhere else in the town, are out on the main square, waiting for me.I reach the square now, it is at the center of the town. There are stone buildings all around it, and between them eight gates lead onto the square.I enter it from the upper side — the square is not level, it is sloping towards the opposite side, where the town hall stands. This way, from where I.