I want to take you shopping,” I told Beth. “You don’t have to get me a Christmas present Henry,” Beth said. “I want to get you something s...ecial,” I offered. “It also gives me a present at the same time,” I finished. “Just what is that?” Beth asked carefully. “I want you to let me choose the gift as we shop,” I said sneakily. “That seems fair enough,” Beth replied. We decided that we would go after work and planned to take my car and save her some gas. We went to the big mall near our. He would watch and take things as they came."Papa! Look!" Karith pointed down the beach at a shape lying in the edge of the surf. "Something has washed up onshore."Her call brought Galt out of his silent musings and he brought his hand up to shield his eyes as he tried to scan the shoreline in the area where she pointed. When he could not make out what she was describing he stood up and approached her."Karith, wait there," Galt commanded as he approached his daughter, seeing the shape rolling. ’ Marianne spoke quietly into Caroline’s ear as they made their way back into the main party room. Then she grabbed Simon by the arm and drew him close. ‘Simon, I know what Aunt Jen said, but this is the first party of this kind I’ve ever had the chance to go to. I’m going to enjoy myself – I might not get the chance to repeat the experience. You should do the same.’ Simon looked at her blankly for a moment. He studied her expression, she seemed anxious, happy and determined all at once. ‘What. Granted, the metal plated pieces didn’t cover as much of the body as I would have liked. Adding a hundred chest plates to match the number of pauldrons loaded had occurred to me, but I had to consider the weight of the armor for the men and the space trade off in the shuttle for other items. Essentially, the Wolves were light infantry and I preferred that we not break the nature of the mobile unit.In front of us, the tall ebony sergeant had patiently waited for instructions, while Julie had her.