At the time, nobody knew much about Marty's background, only that he arrived with some cattle train and stayed on. He never talked much about himself ...r where he came from.It was only later, after it was all over, that it was learned that he was originally from South Carolina, from the high country, and that he had fought for the South in the War Between the States, as a scout for Jeb Stuart's cavalry regiment.As a youngster, he'd developed a dead eye with a rifle and the skills of an. "When Rick comes back," the mom said. "They want me out. They need the bed." She laughed with Uncle Frazier."And what's Rick doing at your place?" Lauren said to Uncle Frazier."We're having breakfast," the old fellow said. "He bought me some wines, too." I thought you're not supposed to drink anymore." I'd rather drink than live longer," the old man said. "You'll know it when you're my age. Rick's back now. We need to get ready." Why didn't you shoot the goddamned ball last night?" Lauren asked. ’ She peered at the watch, ‘What am I going to do with this?’ ‘You, madam, are going to take that to a pawnbroker named Max, he’s on East Colorado Avenue, building number twenty-six, ninety-six. Tell him that you’re ‘calling in his marker from his busted full house the other night,’ he’ll know what you mean,’ he examined her critically, ‘Have you got all that?’ The woman’s expression had slid from puzzlement into downright confusion but she nodded as she took the watch from him, ‘Yes, sir, I. She was going through at least a case a month. I never understood until today why my parents said she was not doing something right. I never once felt like I was dry inside."Off from the side of the room we heard a woman say, "Dear I suggest you find the panties on the bed. They already have a liner in keep the blood from dripping all over the place. I really appreciate you making the decision to have your first time in the shower. You bleed more from losing your virginity than most head.