Would that be a crime?The path between the high cabin and Eric’s camp – for although Eric and Eliza felt they were staying on my farm, it still no... felt like not my camp – became well-trodden as we spent much time with them and I helped Eric so much with the forging and milling and Eliza doted and cared for the children. Mataoka just looked at me disbelievingly when I pondered how soon they would have children of their own, and I took the hint and stopped asking.Mataoka smirked and batted my. Brad orders a couple round of tequila shots that Annie tries to turn down but drinks any way because Tina and Brit will not let her pass them up. She is starting to get tipsy, and cannot resist glancing down the bar at Shane who is still in deep conversation with the blonde. As the DJ plays Bad Blood, she tips back another shot, grabs Brad’s hand, and drags him towards the dance floor. After a few dancing a few songs with Brad, she tells him she is getting hot and thirsty. Brad leads her off. Susan was startled. And scared. “Slut, tell everyone why you are here tonight.” “We are here for correction,” the woman said without lifting her downcast eyes. Another swat with the crop. “Tell everyone the rule about having sex with your husband.” “We may not have sex with each other without Mistress Marta’s permission.” This time, Marta put the riding crop across her back. “Now, tell everyone what you did.” “Mistress was on vacation for two weeks and therefore we had not had any sex. One. Our meal partners became new acquaintances, rather than strangers. We were, after all, sharing a rather unique experience. Coach riders ate at one end of the dining car, and sleeper riders at the other, and most people who paid for sleepers were couples. We met couples who were train enthusiasts, and others like ourselves who were on their first ride. All of them had interesting stories and were pleasant to talk with.It was actually with some reluctance that we got off the train in Sacramento.