It was at this time that Mat found out that the ladies were mother and daughter returning from visiting relatives in New Orleans. He told them that he...was fresh out of college and looking for an opportunity.All too soon, they returned to the stagecoach and continued their journey. The speed and the roughness of the trip lessened as they began to cross a line of rocky hills. At one point, the road led through a narrow cut which forced the stagecoach to a slow crawl as it wound between walls of. I was told that you’re here to ride along. I don’t have to like it. I just don’t see the need.’ ‘If you read the dossier,’ Eden snarled right back, ‘then why the hell did you ask who I am? Do you see any other people around here with the same uniform as I am wearing? As an answer,’ Eden shrugged, ‘from a personal view, I didn’t see the need that I be sent here either. But I was, and I was told that I was here to inspect the boat as we go, learning what I could. And when we arrive, I am to guide. I saw the ring Alan gave her, which he did just yesterday. I didn't get the full story, but it's a kind of commitment ring, bonding them together. And yesterday, he gave Brenda a ring too!"Akami drew breath sharply before glancing at Suzanne's hands, and immediately noticed the absence of any rings on her fingers. Suzanne noticed where Akami was looking and held her hands out for easy inspection. She then concluded triumphantly, "You don't have to be a genius to draw the lines. Brenda has her. Even if we were to start all of that now, it would still be several hours before the tub was ready for use.”Charlene relented, “Maybe Tommy’s suggestion was the best one. Blake, is there a stereo or something that you can turn on?”“Better than that,” Blake replied. “My uncle’s stereo has a Blue Tooth connection, so we can play any tunes we want on our smart phones and have them come out on the sound system.”“I’m guessing we would all be more comfortable if I were to re-button this sweater.