There were many small countries, some that were as small as an island. Of these countries, two of them were much more powerful than the rest. They rul...d many archipelagoes, and hundreds of millions of people. They had the largest military, and the most sophisticated weapons of war. One had its capital here on Fahrlot, the other on the island of Carn... though not where the major cities are today."A murmur of recognition spread through the audience. Carn was on the opposite side of the planet,. Unday, June 19, 2005 (Continued)When Carol and I arrived back in the study, the parents were talking about the mansion-buying AGAIN - was there no end to it?They stopped, letting me say, "Carol's game has finished. It served its purpose and Carol lost the mood when she and I started talking normally..." Thank you VERY much for it," interrupted Carol. "I had a GREAT time. That was the first time I've been able to do that, and it was even better than I'd imagined. Especially thank you, Mark. You. Oh, right.Anyway, fate placed us together in a common small city, working with common friends; their associations with us led them to play mass-matchmaker.We danced around one another at first, as will all new acquaintances, revealing bits and pieces as we spiraled around one another; the information grew more personal as our orbits began to synchronize.We shared hopes and dreams and aspirations, likes and dislikes, rhythms and blues and what-all else, until finally...Until finally, she allowed. ‘We’re just purchased O’Reilly’s Vehicle Grooming Services going head-to-head with Franco Kennedy who runs the family’s business acquisitions and disposals operation. The family was after the land as it’s a strategic half-acre of largely undeveloped land near cross-roads. We will development the site for Kenny’s repro services while retaining the well-patronized vehicle grooming facility.’ As Kenny entered Matilda turned her cheek to be kissed, saying ‘Hi, Kenny.’ He then called ‘Hi Betsy’ and.