I could not trust them to protect me therefore I will protect myself."The policeman cautioned, "Ms. Reynolds just remember they have to present immine...t danger. I do not want you to get into trouble."I asked for clarification, "Would imminent danger be any attempt to forcefully enter my domicile?"The policeman concurred, "Yes Ms. Reynolds that is correct. But do make sure they are trying to enter your house."I thanked him, "Officer, I appreciate your call. Should I call you to retrieve the. Gary re-filled my glass with a generous measure. What with the jet lag and the bourbon, I was starting to feel quite light-headed. My lover gave a nervous cough and looked at his two friends. In his early sixties, Jim was slim, clean-shaven and wearing a smart business suit. Almost certainly a lawyer, I thought. Hirsute Hank, by contrast, looked more of a rugged backwoodsman, with a big array of tattoos along both arms. "We were wondering, honey," Garry looked at me enquiringly, "if you'd heard. THAT would be good when I explained to the cops why I put him down, and cold cocked her.Turning to the old man, I said, "Would you please call the Sheriff? These two need a temporary stay at the county's expense to teach them to behave in a civilized manner."He dialed the phone and couldn't help laughing hysterically as he related our problem.It was some time later, after Sherrie and her beau were taken away, and after I signed a criminal complaint against them, that the Sheriff himself walked. I reached inside the hut and grabbed the bayonet we kept there to deal with branches. When I turned around the girl was standing there looking very afraid. "Come on, I'll open it for you and show you how to have a meal. If my associates have finished there should be some hot water ready." That's what Jimmy was supposed to be doing as we set up camp; I hope he had gotten that done before Debra distracted him.The girl timidly handed me back the package I had tossed her and I slit the top with the.