Furthermore, he went on, having had their fingers burned by their rash lending which led to the current credit crunch they are no longer prepared to t...ke the long view with a good small business like yours. Times are very different from the days when local bank managers were in charge of their own branches and knew their customers, the tendency now is to foreclose if they think they can cut their losses rather than run any sort of risk.That is why we are trying to band together as bigger. How could she tell him that she desired him? How could she tell her sister that she desired him? It was hard enough admitting it to herself each lonely night as she touched herself in her empty bed. ‘Eliza, please tell me the truth. Don’t worry about her, she’s still sound asleep.’ At least, she was when he left her. ‘Well…’ She still didn’t know what to say. ‘It bothers you, doesn’t it? Do you think I’m taking advantage of her? Is that it?’ It never occurred to him that sibling rivalry and. "Hi Mrs. Douglas. Hi kids," Dixie greeted them. Turning to Casey with a smile she asked, "Their story can be told over breakfast, don't you think Casey?"He nodded. "Of course, I'm sorry Mrs. Douglas. Living here alone has apparently made me forget my manners. Just a minute please." Casey went around to the front of the cabin, went in, and came to open the back door. "Please come in," he said.Sally hesitated and Dixie came to her and took her hand. "It's okay Sally," she said gently leading her. In that case you can call me Janet." Deal. Now Janet, what was you going to say?" Maggie, if you do not mind, may I speak with you alone and hire you to help me out, with the smaller stuff here, before I ask Danny to help with the big stuff?" You do not need to hire me, but I will help if you will, have supper with us this evening." Okay, that I guess, I can deal with." I'll be out doing the yard work that I need to get done, and when ever your ready for my help with the big stuff, just come.