"Jasper Province and the other guy who tried to kill me, both had really nice rifles. You're welcome to one of them to replace the rifle Adam stole."A... got a big grin. "I'm much obliged to you for that, Jase. The only other rifle I have, has been shot so many times, it just ain't accurate no more. I am going to miss my revolver though." Well, that's something we can't help you with," I said. "I've got the revolver pap gave me, but that's the only one we have."May 13, 1847We didn't see any one. They told me how and I got in the Mustang and made my way there after changing into a bikini. As soon as I got to the beach, the aroma of salt and the ocean permeated the air. I made my way to the water barefoot. The feel of the sand running through my toes soothed my mood. I put my feet into the water feeling that it was cool, I got out and went to sit down and watch the ocean. Wave after wave came, disappearing into white foam as it came to the shore and went back out. A shadow appeared over. Kay went home with her husband, and Laurie’s flirting behavior paid off for her, with the hot divorcee hooking up with some horny younger guy. That left Suzy and myself to head home, so we picked up the rest of our cake and headed for the door.On the way home, Suzy was all chattery, going on and on about how fun it was, and confessed that she got a little carried away. I told her it was all in good fun and we deserved to unwind every now and then. She was showing a little remorse for her. "Tom took a deep breath. "There is threat to the Pfand that is likely to destroy it."Although everyone in the room expected to hear those words, having them spoken aloud still caused a reaction. Everyone tried to ask the same question all at the same time.The Smith's voice overwhelmed the others when he asked, "What kind of threat?" I believe that there exists a group that is making a systematic attempt to take over total control of the food industry."A number of eyebrows rose upon hearing.