With the hand grenades and the crossbow, Homer was a force to be reckoned with. I was impressed with the way he handled his authority, and, believe me... he had authority. Sure, it was all derived from his association with me, but it was still a real thing. He was often able to break up fist fights with just a stern glance, and I think that I could have counted on one hand the number of times he had to raise his voice in authority. I was really proud of Homer and what he had become.However, that. .. I told you I'd be strict, didn't I?"Yeah...", she said, weakly, as she disrobed.The Doctor pointed to the table."Get on it! NOW!"Tonya realized that she had to get on the table, and she complied. As soon as she had laid face-down, the Doctor put his hand on her back, pushing down as he started fastening a leather strap across the small of her back. Then, he pulled each of her hands and feet, attaching them to the leather cuffs. Within about 30 seconds, Tonya was secured to the table.Secured,. However, the furore over the attack on the Wilt's and Berk's canal had even Braxton-Clark looking to his duty. He rode over to the Anchor Inn on the morning of December 18th, not long after I had finished my breakfast."See here Greenway (sic)", he blustered. "I'm not having my men guarding that damn lock you foisted on Blaydon. Should anything happen to Wooten Bottom lock I will make it known I was not in charge." He didn't give me time to reply before spurring his horse away.Jenny had seen him. It was a smaller place than mom and dad’s or big brother’s for sure, but it was cozy and clean and warm and ours. “Happy?” I said. “David, I have never been so happy. Thank you for asking to marry me. I love you,” she said. And, for no reason whatsoever she started to cry. I didn’t need to ask the reason for the tears; they were happy tears. I just got up from my chair and knelt beside hers wrapping my arms around her. God how I adored this woman! **** It was Saturday, mid-afternoon, when we.