Sit down. I do hope you are not one of these so-called Menimists, are you?” Augustus spluttered “Whattt??”“Look dear, I know you’ve had a ba...g to the head. I’m sure it’s confused you. Amelia will have a look at your machine and see if we can get it fixed.”Emmeline stood up and thrust out her hand. Augustus stretched his hand out and clasped it, shaking it politely.“If you could just wait outside a moment, I just need to discuss a few things with Amelia here before she takes you to your. I trembled as I opened the message. I gingerlypeeked at it and read, 'Sorry to inform you that you request to join oursociety has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and good luckfor the future. Mr Black.'So that was that! I can't describe my feelings at being turned down. Ibegan to weep which quickly became sobs. I felt crushed. It was at thispoint that I knew I really wanted to become part of Mr Black's society.I decided to reply to the email."Mr Black, Thank you for the courtesy. "How will we get there?" she asked him, not an ounce of fear or worry in her voice. She had Brad, and he had an aura that made her feel so safe and protected. "Well, I've entered it into Google maps on my phone, and according to that it's only a twelve hour drive from Calgary to Vancouver. So we'll follow the Trans Canada Highway, and try to find someone to hitch a ride with". A small wave of worry washed over her face, but Brad squeezed her hand and smiled at her. "Don't worry, I won't let. I set my pack and rifle aside and began moving heavy crates beside the thick brush near the closet pad.When I finished, I grabbed the rifle and started going around checking the other positions. The men seemed resigned but firm in their commitment to protect the rest of the colony. When I checked the comm building I found it empty. I moved around to the positions and told each man where to go when we withdrew. After I had talked to everyone, I headed back to my position and waited.It was a.