He was grateful that the furnaces were already switched over to the oil fuel which was being used only for the hot water in the summertime. They used ... lot less oil in the summer because heating was unnecessary and it meant there was more profit in the monthly rent receipts that paid Gina's and his salaries.His shirt was off because even with the open side door and the draft from the alleyway, the basement was still hot although not as hot as standing in the full blast of the summer sun. Sal. The desserts were quite spectacular and the wines perfectly matched to each course. When they finished, the maître d´ indicated the limousines awaited their departure. The conversation was animated, with each of them telling Jason how much they enjoyed the food. All too soon they reached home.Jason returned tiredly to his room, used the refresher and mouth cleanser before switching on the cube again and laying down in his bed. He slept very deeply. Jason awoke at his usual time, called the dogs. " It took her only a moments consideration, then she asked."Why was I born marked?Who was it that marked me?What must I do to be freed of the curse under which I live?" The hanged man, head tilted at an odd angle, considered the girl from his empty sockets as he twisted languidly upon the rope. At last in a soft raspy whisper, a leer on his ruined face he said. "You have chosen to wake me. So I must answer your questions, but I may name a price. Yet, for the sake of your beauty I'll allow you. The TV was off all day - the boys and I worked outside raking leaves. It gave them something fun to do and kept us busy. I needed to keep busy, there was no need to be waiting for the phone to ring.Something happened that never had happened before - there were protesters at the gate. The security guard called for help just to make sure no one was able to get by and onto the property if they rushed the gate.The protesters were wanting the Iranians freed. They came in several vans with Washington.