LucyThe fact that people were willing to spend several thousand pounds to purchase one on my painting and that I had sold six amazed me. It also made ...e very excited as I could see an unexpected future opening up for me. This was also emphasized by the fact that those who could not afford or were unwilling to buy a painting, were nevertheless prepared to fork out a three figure sum to purchase limited edition framed prints of those paintings and of others which were not on display. Even those. John Randall was the best man and the wedding went off without a hitch before the entire congregation, who waited around to congratulate the couple and wish them well.Mrs. James had arranged to move them into a larger bedroom which she had fixed up for two people. They would continue to live at the boarding house and Alice would continue to work there, at least for the present. They spent the night in their new bedroom, since Josh had to be at work the next morning.No robberies were attempted. The four spy craft had spread out and were racing to maximum observation positions. None of the ships noted the three Federation vessels.Leah said, "They're dispersing onto an observation pattern."Jason added, "Probably a pre-lookout for their next raiding party." Do you think Earth will be the next target?" Annette said."That would follow along the pattern we have seen so far," Jim said."The Carrier Constitution reports they are launching their fighters to attack," Annette said from her Com. Nothing more.”“Men lie,” said Dawn. “Have you ever known a male who didn’t lie?”“There’s always Rob,” said Cindy thoughtfully. ***That night Cindy went over to see Rob, and looked at him. Really looked at him.Rob’s body was like no man she had ever known. His muscles seemed made of iron, with enough strength to crush her like an eggshell. Yet he was as gentle as a lamb. His eyes were penetrating, seeming to look directly into her soul. His long legs were so lithe and powerful they made her feel.