" Helen knew perfectly well he was sincere, but never presumed, and never assumed there would be a space during August. In August, there was no room f...r sand fleas, much less unexpected people.She settled down with an umbrella, a bottle of water and her book. The placid ocean stretched before her, blue except where the sun glittered on a wave crest. In the distance, ships and boats of all descriptions went to and fro, and bathers waded far out in the water that covers the gently sloping. If we get to keep some of the vehicles, it would help a great deal. I give you my word if anything like this happens again, I will let the sheriff know immediately and let him handle it. I think it's time my people became part of the community again." Zeke, I suggest you talk to Avery and let him send you to a good attorney. There are several lumber companies that are interested in the timber rights on your land. That could bring you and your people here a lot of revenue, if it's handled right.. I pulled her into my arms and gave her a light hug. She bent and picked up the blanket. She folded it easily and I carried it back to her room. We held hands. She went in saying, "Man coming in. Heads up, Nicki."We went in and she introduced me to her roommate, Nicki. Nicki was pretty and short, not just by comparison but literally. She was only five feet, one or two inches, tall. She said, "Good to meet you in person, Brad. I see Karen finally caught you."I looked at Karen who blushed deeply.. ." I look away from him and hold back some tears. I'm obviously upset, and it doesn't take him long to notice."What's wrong?" He presses. I look at him with his dark blond hair, grey eyes, and lean body. He has a swimmer's body. And he's tall. He must have a million girls chasing him at college."It's...my boyfriend. Or should I say my ex-boyfriend." Uh-oh. Boy trouble..." He tries to give me a teasing smile. "Want me to kick his ass? What'd he do?" Nothing. It's me!" I can't help but let a tear.