"Those were Comanche, Jeb my boy, the fiercest of the redmen. If they can not find anyone else to fight they will wage war on each other. Because of t...eir nature the tribe is relatively small and they roam from Canada to Mexico making it exceedingly rare to encounter them. They are on their way to count coup on a band of Kiowa about a days ride south of here. The War Chief saw my Spencer and wanted to trade. I did not have much choice about taking his deal, but it was a good one."The deal JC. She is totally the last person I wanted to see. Heck I would have rather seen Bumper here. And you actually did bring him. What’s that about by the way?” said Joni.“Well little brother we had to bring someone and they’re the only ones that were available,” said Susan.“At least out of the ones that don’t hate you. Well maybe one or two of them may hate you a little. But the point is they were willing to come here.” said Mary.“Whatever. Let’s just get this over with and change me back already.. As he walked down the street, neighbors came out to give their condolences. He was touched by their heartfelt concern that came from a real grief over the death of his mother-in-law.Many of his neighbors also expressed their excitement about the marriage of Shauna, asking him if she had registered at any store. Since he had no idea what that meant, he answered that he didn’t know. He would ask Shirley when he reached the bar and she would explain it to him.It took almost thirty minutes to make. "Mara stormed out and stood in the court yard. She drew her sword and didexercises until the sweat poured off her and soaked her blouse. When shecalmed down she leaned against the wall. When she stopped crying and had washed her face in the rain barrel shewent back inside."Emma I'm sorry. You are right. I should not have called you that. Ican't judge you. Please accept my apology."Emma gave Mara a long look."Yes dear. Now sit down and let me tell you a bit about real life."The tension had eased.