”The other two looked at her and nodded. “Sue and Marcie said pretty much the same thing when we were retrieving the munchkins yesterday.” All t...ree looked fearfully to see if anyone was in earshot. “No chance of a pickup in this town. Too many macho idiots with guns and chips on their shoulders.”The meeting finally wound down and died a miserable death. So miserable, the three didn’t bother to stay for coffee and sheet cake. As they gathered their coats, a well-dressed black woman walked over. She looked very tired, as if she could not take another step. I was the opposite, exhilarated, energized. I was ready for some long and wild sex. And, I was ready to complete my formula search, my “treasure hunt” as Uncle Bert laughingly called it, those almost seven months ago when I first heard his message from the grave.A lot had happened in that time. Now, I needed to do a lot in a short time.“Mary, set the alarm for six. Call Maria in Denver. I want to meet with her no later than noon. Agnes was a very good hostess; she had always been a 'touchy' person, so when she gave me a hug and kiss I never thought anything of it. Same when she came up to me during the evening to chat, she would place her arm around me, or place her hand on my waist. She kept complimenting me on my appearance saying I looked gorgeous, having left home a teenager and now returning as beautiful young woman. I now noticed how she dressed, as I said above how she used to impress me with her styles etc., now. He would find water tonight or tomorrow.Ree'al awoke from his nap and again began to run. His legs hadn't recovered from the day before. Heat wasn't a problem, the night air was cool, but leg strength was a problem. Why had he let himself become so out of shape? He wasn't a merchant or a shop keeper, he was a warrior. He should be able to run all day and all night. He again promised himself that when Reloa was safely in Dunmar, he would again practice every day. He would not embarrass himself.