I put my arm around his shoulder and shoved him toward the bar. ‘Go get them damned cigars. I’ll pick you up on the way out of town. Tell Ken I sa...d to stand you a shot.’ From the sour look on his face when I stopped the wagon, I guessed he’d had his first drink also. That Saturday was the next dance. I picked up Roxie in one of Pete’s wagons and drove on in to Walden. Bud trailed along beside us, wearing his black eye like a badge of courage. The dance was great but for one thing. I’d left. A slum, really. Her age, 32 years old (pretty young to be down and out). There was an old certificate proclaiming her to the honour roll at her college, and an old reference letter from her first employer, praising her as "promising".With the job market so slim, I knew that our advertisement would bring people out from the woodwork. We were one of the few local companies, based on our strengths overseas, that was hiring right now. This put me in a position of power, which of course, I would. The morning gray filtered into the cabin and gently nudged Caroline awake. She had slept naked for the first time in her life and the feel of the silk sheets against her skin was delicious. She put on her robe and stared out at the smooth sea. Yesterday’s exhaustion and yesterday’s mistakes were behind her. She needed to get a message to Elizabeth Racine and warn her about Carver’s plans. She marched toward the suite’s door — determined to take control of her destiny. She jerked the door open. I just met Jen. She's nice and I think we'll be good friends, but she's not you."I have feelings for you, Lin. I have for a while now. I've wanted to tell you, but I didn't know how. Last night was the opportunity I've been waiting for." I don't know, Josh. It's too soon. I need time to get used to the idea. Your friendship is too important to me to screw up. Can I please just use one of the other rooms for awhile? I'm not saying no. I just need some time to think."Josh was clearly unhappy. He.