Yes, I will marry you. When do you want to have the wedding? After we get back to St. Louis?”“That is alright with me, if that is what you want. B...t I would marry you tonight if that were what you wanted.”An older woman at the next table leaned over and said to Nina, “My dear, under the laws of this territory, you are already married to this gentleman. Common law marriages are perfectly legal, and you only have to tell someone that you are married for it to be considered official.”“Very well, I. "She struggled and kicked my in the shins. I twisted her arm higher up her back and shoved her up against a big tree. "We are going for a ride," I said. 'Then I'm taking you home or locking you up."I put her in the car, bundled her in, handed her the seatbelt and slammed the door. I drove through the empty campus and out onto Wisconsin Avenue and then up the road to a neighborhood bar I liked. I took her to a back booth, got myself a draft and her a Coke and a bag of chips. The place smelled. "I understand," I replied. "If that's what it takes for you and Billy to be happy, then you need to do it." Lynn gave a sad smile."Billy's not too happy about moving away from his friends. I hope you can talk to him before we go." Will do." I'll come back to visit when I can," Lynn stated. "And you're also welcome to come stay with us in Portland." I smiled."We may take you up on that," I said."I'd like that." We'll also email and call, I'm sure," I said. Lynn smiled and nodded. We walked a. Of course, there would be no threat to them if no-one neededinformation from them, so I took the simple decision of staying inplain sight. The first place to look for me was my home, and that waswhere I was.I changed my mind. I asked Mrs Milner for help.I changed my mind because I suddenly found myself invited to a dinnerat the Chinese Embassy which I was already aware that Lucy would beattending. Mrs. Milner expected me to be there, and I had to give herthe reason that I couldn't be."Oh,.