In the meantime how about a couple of frozen margaritas, Rene, Aline, would you like that?’ I asked. ‘Yes, that would be lovely,’ Aline said. �...Um sure thing, Brandi,’ Eric said and he quickly walked away. Aline laughed and said. ‘Brandi, you are a very naughty woman. You made that poor young man blush.’ ‘I know, I couldn’t help myself, he’s so cute. I just had to flirt with him,’ I answered. ‘Yes he is cute, but I was right it appears he has a… growing interest in you,’ Aline said with a. A couple of hops before reaching Wayside, I remembered the question I wanted to ask Dan.“Dan, I’ve noticed that you and your people all carry energy rifles and pistols. Most of the D-Hoppers that I know only carry energy rifles. Why do you carry both?”“It’s a matter of forgetfulness, Doug. A couple of trips back, I hopped us to a planet and everything seemed fine. We had gotten into the habit of stacking our weapons once everything seemed safe. A few of the crew took a walk around the clearing.. He drove around for several minutes, making sure to stay close to Karen's house. He didn't want to go home; Sue would ask too many questions. He didn't want to be too far away either. He saw her car turn the corner onto her street and he followed her into her driveway."You ready?" she asked, as they both exited their cars and walked to her front door."I am," he responded.Karen unlocked the door and pushed it open and David followed close behind."You want something to eat, maybe a soda?" Karen. I am looking forward to seeing you again, hopefully on Sunday next.Your somewhat overly excited friend,Elizabeth MaynardFinishing the letter, Anson realised that he had been smiling all while reading it. Elizabeth Maynard was indeed forward, writing with her heart on her quill, so to speak. He could easily imagine how lonely she must have felt with only her father as company and being branded as "the poor mute girl". He could not feel regret over her impediment though. She was twenty-four years.