I tried to move but all I could do was sway back and forth painfully. My wrists were in cuffs above my head. I tried to scream but was unable to becau...e I was gagged.“Ah nice to see you are finally awake”I look around me. Over in the corner of the room standing by the door stood two, masked figures, the one I had sprayed and kicked in the groin and the other one must be the one who knocked me out. The first one was a tall, well built man. The second one was a woman who looked at least 2 or 3. After pouring herself a glass and topping Mawma’s off, Suz settled into the patio chair to listen. ‘Del was a handsome man. I’d always thought so. His daddy worked our farm, and he’d come and help. By the time I was fourteen, I knew I was gonna marry him. I was right.’ A smile lit up her wrinkled face. ‘I’ve seen pictures. He was handsome.’ Suz smiled and sipped her drink. She ran the glass across her forehead, beating the heat that still lingered. ‘I was eighteen when he asked. Did you know he. On occasion during those years, in her dirty phases, she even went so far as to not wipe her butt for days at a time. Looking back later, it was dumb. But they were kids, and it was a protest of sorts.Susan couldn't help recalling her involvement in last nights spectacle. Even though the men hadn't touched her, she sensed she was the cause of the extraordinary treatment meted out only to Millicent and not to Elizabeth or Jennifer. It couldn't have been my offensive smell, or could it? Then she. ’ An old waiter came over to the counter and asked, ‘What can I getcha?’ He eyed Cloud’s sword with momentary interest and then turned his attention to his pad. ‘Drinks first.’ ‘I’ll have a pint, give these kids some juice. Do you all like berry juice?’ The children were ecstatic, ‘Yeah Cloud, that’s great! We love berry juice. Thanks Cloud!’ ‘Three berry juices’.’ ‘And to eat?’ ‘Two chicken sandwiches with fries, one plate of beef and potatoes.’ ‘Mashed or whole?’ Asked the waiter. ‘Mashed.