"Come on Raleigh. They don't want our money."They hadn't gotten ten feet before the salesman stopped them. Bob arranged for the insurance while the sa...esman filled out the paperwork for the sale.Twenty-seven minutes later Raleigh drove off in her new car.They didn't have a chance to talk about what had happened. Megan thought the car was extravagant, and grumbled about that until Bob just left to go out to the ranch. He told Raleigh to pick him up in time to get back for supper and she nodded.. “Gentlemen, our guest of honor, Alex!” He exclaims. The men either tip their hats or nod towards me. “Alex, these are the owners of the bigger taverns and brothels in the land. They have come a long way to see you both. Why don’t you introduce yourself gentlemen.”The elf nods “My name Cralar, owner of the Gilded Arrow here in town. It’s an honor to meet you” I nod towards him. The dirtier man steps forward “Hello, I’m Mack. I run a brothel close to the border.” He seems disinterested in. .. I’m ... so ... sorry.”Lauren said sternly and with a voice that carried so much authority, “Don’t say sorry. You need to pay for your incompetent driving.”I was so taken aback. “Of course, Lauren. Erm, how much?”Lauren said an angry, “Huh! Not with money but with your bottom.”“My bottom?” I asked in total surprise.Lauren stormed past me and into my dining room. I followed her, feeling unsure and apprehensive. Then I saw the wooden-backed paddle hairbrush she put on the dining table. She. Surprised that Mike was watching her, she stood up suddenly.“She’s been fascinated by this place since she was a little girl,” Elizabeth informed him. “I would like for you to actually look at our offer this time, Mr. Radley. Strongly consider it. I promise you that this home will only become a burden, one that the women of the Society will be more than happy to take on.” She held the folder out.“I’ll look, but no promises.” Mike took the folder, and Elizabeth’s finger briefly touched his. He.