But where? You guys will have to decide. I will not sing carols for you. You should not be made to suffer on this happy day. We shall shop for some el...ctronic music."The idea of going on a spree for presents appealed immediately. To the girls, that is. Alfred and Wilbur were more than underwhelmed but accepted being outvoted in good grace, even though I had abstained.It was decided to drive to Culpeper the next day. This town had everything for our line of enterprise: antique shops, delis,. Jackson. My name is Hamlet Underwood from Austin. Call me Ham." Glad ta meet ya, Ham. What brought all this on?" I ain't rightly shore. I had just come around that bend in the road when that shotgun seemed ta go off in my ear an' I found myself on the ground beside my dead hoss. I s'pose it was a robbery attempt, but I ain't carrying enough money to be worth a fight. Let me look at this bastard an' maybe I'll know some more."Ham jumped into the ditch and peered closely at the face of the dead. Maybe you should go to bed." I told her."Mmm, okay ... but when I'm in bed I want you to come and kiss me goodnight. Okay?" she replied in a somewhat sad voice. I smiled and assured her that I'd be in to give her a goodnight kiss when she called. With that she got up and left to get ready for bed. Since Jordan had been a frequent visitor, she knew where the facilities were so that was something I didn't need to worry about.After a few minutes I heard the sound of the toilet being flushed then. Students' requests as to their first postings were solicited. 'Admin' work was finalised. Leave was granted with allowance for travel to place of enlistment. The quarters were cleaned and equipment returned to store and the newly minted Gunlayers 3rd class were shuttled back to Settlement....Morg had several days in Settlement before departure to Georgipest and he spent them at TJ's home where Ivy joined them during the day. They spent the time huddled together brainstorming the next step in.