We were over here showing Mr. Cooper’s grandson, Coop, where Doolin had his problems the other night and we heard a scream for help out in the fores....”“Are you the one they all call Coop, down at Harker’s Store?” Pete asked, as he looked at Coop.“That’s right, Pete. You should remember me, I played baseball with your brother one year.”“I thought it was you, just wanted to be sure. Mr. Harker and all the others think kind of highly of you back at the store.”“Well, I grew up here like you and. I kept in touch with Sue through phone calls and letters. About six weeks into my basic training I had a long weekend pass. Sue came down to the base and we enjoyed the time together.After basic training, I had a ten-day ‘delay in route’ (shorthand for a free vacation) before having to report for my advanced training. Sue and I spent almost all of my waking time together. We really did not do anything special; just enjoyed each other’s company. I asked her to marry me and she accepted. We. Somewhere as I was lost in his lips, I heard the bellows of the pump organ puff and a joyous chorus rang out. Yet I felt a familiar presence and was aware of Katie’s hand held in mine. We turned to face the few people who came to wish us well and walked down the aisle arm-in-arm. No one commented to us as Katie climbed the stairs to our apartment with us.“Husband Ramie,” Katie whispered. “Are you truly with us in our marriage?” I tried to answer but Miranda kept her voice.“Katie, dear, Ramie is. ” he shoved a piece of paper into Paco’s hand. “Understand?”Paco was almost frozen from fear. “Si Si senor. Give the letter to the lady.”“Good.” he looked around and then ran off around the corner of the church and out of sight.Half an hour later, when the parishioners started leaving, Paco handed the note to Clara and explained what happened. Clara quickly read the note. Looked up at Paco, she asked, “Is Colonel Anderson in town?”“Si senora he plays cards at the saloon. He is with the.