" I'm Kayden," he offered happily."Cassandra," she responded. "But you can call me Cassie." Mistress Cassie?" he asked eagerly."Not yet. But we'll see..."* * * * *The wistful notes of Samuel Barber's Adagio For Strings flowed throughthe ornate study. The walls were lined with ancient books. Theassortment of furniture arranged throughout the large room were allantiques, pieces from the Victorian period and beyond. Well polishedhard wood fixtures that had survived the ages and been. “You see any sign?”To her credit, she didn’t faint or start screaming. Her voice was none too steady though when she answered. “I found them.”They came pounding around the bend, drawing up short when they saw us. None had weapons out and we had them cold.“Howdy.” Zeke said, trying not to laugh.“How do you do? Please, allow me to introduce myself and my companions. I’m Elsa Monahan. The older gentleman is my Pa, Eion. The two to the right are my brothers Murphy and Gallison. The man on the gray. " She smiled as she looked at Peter, the light of deep love glittering in her eyes."Are you hungry little one?" Peter asked, returning that loving look to his wife before he spoke to me. "We have cheese and crackers and I believe we still have a bit of smoked oysters left. You're welcome to anything we have."I tugged at my leather bound braids. "Yes, thank you. I'm very hungry." I whispered softly.Allie moved immediately to the tent and emerged a few minutes later with a Styrofoam plate heaping. They have two kids and I can see them here. Since it is ready to move into they might want to see it as soon as tomorrow.” “That’s great Betty, I have about 98% of my things out and can move the rest tonight and tomorrow morning” I told her. I walked her to the door and she reached and gave me a kiss on the cheek and hugged me a little long actually, but I wasn’t complaining in the least and hugged her back.3 days later I was in my home on the lake and there was a knock at the door. It was.