“That’s right,” Carol continued, “our little lifeboat would have been sunk. David, I think we need to come up with some rules.”“I agree. A...d we need to run them by our resident consul to keep us out of trouble.”“Smart ass. Okay. First, I think our little lifeboat has enough passengers for now.”“Agreed. Besides, you all are expensive to feed.”“I will chip in on that, David,” James offered. “Besides, I reap the benefits of it.”“In more ways than one,” Carol remarked.” Although we do need to do. Eventually, your boldness came forth as you were finishing your whiskey. “Guys?" you asked and you had both of our attention. "I really want to see the two of you kiss each other. Will you do that for me?” I wasn't expecting the request and was both shocked and excited at the same time.I turned toward our new friend and he leaned over. At first, we simply looked at each other and kissed, tentatively. It was really great and much different than kissing a woman. Then I too felt bolder and kissed. Do he and the bride have a bridal suite somewhere?’ ‘No.’ Then Lawrence cursed himself for admitting as much. It would have been better to make the American think Jacob was planning or hoping to stay in town overnight. ‘Well, then I suppose I could only delay until about nine o’clock tonight. You understand, I am sure Major.’ ‘I understand. The groom and his lovely bride may not, sir.’ ‘I won’t rush the parting, sir. We’re here to free you from tyranny, not make your lives worse.’ ‘So I’ve been. Following her directions, I drove past it and parked a half block away. ‘Let’s both go in, and we can be out in a few minutes,’ she said as she climbed out of the car. ‘I’ll toss a few things in a bag while you watch for trouble.’ * * * * * Her house was neat and orderly. There was a collection of what looked like family pictures on a small table near the door. While she gathered some things, I looked them over. Her mother was an older version of her. In the ones with Lisa, I would judge Lisa.