” There was a knock at the door, and a voice declared: “Time for your next appointment, sir.” George was quick to react, and exited the office w...th alacrity.When his last appointment was dealt with, Bob sat back and reviewed George’s data. Speaking to himself, he wondered: “Should be do-able in orbit, but how do you get it to the ground? I can but ask.” He picked up his phone and keyed for the Personalia. This put him through to whichever Base ship was in orbit at the time.“Hello, Governor.. My centaur friend's work in reconciling the differential chromosome qualities of horse and human to facilitate the natural genetic conception of a true centaur had been a stunning advance in genetics. It was the clearest evidence yet of my centaur friend's total satisfaction with their own partially equine condition that they had been happy to advance with a genetically true centaur.Jemma had grown to become a delightful child and would eventually become a stunningly beautiful palomino. It hung like doom over the girl's head, ready to slice a cruel backhand across her face. Alicia didn't move. She stared at the hand, eyes wide, lips trembling."Y-yes," she stuttered. "Yes, I promise — Mistress."The word hit Gina like a physical blow. Her hand dropped to the satin bed spread, lying there like a broken branch."Sorry, oh God, so sorry, my love," she whispered, pulling the girl into her arms and kissing her face. "Forgive me. I love you so. I'd never strike you. Never, ever.. Would you have a trailer house or a regular house?"Raul told the man, "I am finding many homes that are being demolished, and we use the materials to build good homes. I have a big home I've just torn down and already have all the material. I can build a home there very quickly."I asked Raul, "Are you going to need a bulldozer and front loader to clean this up?" Yes, Mike. If we can get this cleared quickly, we can set the forms up for the dairy buildings. Esteban and I will design them this.