Hal persisted in trying to deny the fact, but then switched to claiming that Harris had just dropped by to thank them for a fine time at the party. Ma... would have none of this, and insisted angrily that the man was an industrial spy, probably working in collusion with Hal."All right, if you want to know the truth," Hal began, spreading his hands helplessly and assuming a guileless expression. "I'll tell you just how it is. Harris and his boys have plenty on me. They've had spies at several of. I got in, closed the door and in my best 'Park Avenue' voice told Scruggs to head for the beach.Scruggs dropped us on at the beginning of the beach road. He told me, "Stay down and give those Nazis what-for!" I saluted him and he drove away. He could not officially help, but his help was most welcome and timely too.I led everyone up to the observation post on the bluff. One of the Home boys watching reported to me. "They ar almost dun. That ofay Marks in on da boat. There ar sum German bell. His lips found hers again. More little kisses, then his lips spread wide and his tongue found hers. They stayed like that for several long moments, his hands playing in her hair, his tongue dancing with hers. He kissed the tip of her chin. “Should I take off the blanket?” She nodded. “Yes, please.” He did, the air suddenly cool. “And your bra?” He didn’t wait for an answer this time. His hand reached under her and unhooked it. The cool air swirled around her nipples as he slid her bra up her. “Your unexpected arrival at Liberty has the society in a tizzy. Even if offered in error, as a point of honor, Sheila would not send you away after granting sanctuary.” Seraina fidgeted and played with a braid of her hair.“Assuming that we get out of this fix alive, what’s going to happen when we, or I, return to the mountain?” I rubbed the back of my neck and fingered the beaded Vietnam service necklace I wore.Seraina shook her head as she warmed her hands on the hot mug of tea. “I don’t know.