I sat down on the sofa and tried to figure out what to do. As the other two girls showed up I had just picked out a movie. I didnt hardly get out of m... seat before I heard the door open. Rosie and Amber already yelling out that they had it then I heard footsteps excitedly moving down the hall. I finished getting up and went to the door to watch the other parents drive off through the window. I figured they would have said hi, but I guess life is to busy for some people. I made sure the door was. In the bedroom, looking at his clothes, he could have sworn they had all been freshly pressed also. Oddly, none of Janice's things were there. When Henry asked the eunuch about this he was surprised by the answer."I was waiting to be told which room will be used by this woman, Master." Oh, I see, well the one next to this, I suppose," he replied."Why are you sending me away?" she asked.Patiently, he replied, "I'm not. We have eight rooms, so you may as well have one as your own room; in any. They rode in silence the rest of the way. It was early evening when the Casey spread came into sight."Emerson, will you come in with me?" Maria asked. "My folks are going to have all kinds of questions and my father will want to kill Hogan. They seem to listen to you." Maria, I'd be glad to. I'll put your horse away and be right in," replied Emerson.Carmella Casey was at the stove when Maria went into the house. As usual, Pat was in the next room reading an old magazine."Maria, did I see you. He was so much stronger than I. I pulled back just to find another man standing behind me. Well what do we have here? A little human? Who do you belong to? I felt panic rising in me. N..n..n..nobody.. Really? Well thats great.. I didnt like the way he smiled. The first man had loosened his grip a bit and I pulled away , tried to run but stumbled and fell with my face down. I struggled to get up and was kicked by a heavy boot. Then I realized what their full strength was. I felt like I was ran.