My thoughts returned to Brett’s tour, reminding me of how much more he could offer. He was obviously proud of his house and I could understand why. ...t was beautiful! When he took me outside, I was stunned. His back yard was immense, with trees and the greenest, most meticulously groomed lawn I’d ever seen. It yearned to be walked on with bare feet! There was a small stream wandering around the yard with two stone, arched bridges and a beautiful waterfall that ran into a small pond. Apparently,. Taking aim, he settled the big magnum on target. He gently squeezed the trigger. The .44 magnum round flew downrange to his target, and he watched the creature stagger back into the passageway from where it had emerged. Watching for movement, he reached down to his waist.Putting the big pistol away, he pulled his only white phosphorus grenade from his grenade belt and pulled the pin. Pulling his arm back, he hurled it as far down the hallway as he could. The grenade hit the wall and it went. A single wagon or even two might go unnoticed and maybe even untouched if noticed. But a train of four wagons with all those extra horses and mules, it was an invitation to a gunfight. As the morning progressed, David decided they needed a scout. He handed over the reins to Angela and mounted Midnight. He decided on the fast, compact gelding over the taller stallion.He then rode over to the other wagons. The message was the same at each. "I'm going to scout ahead for trouble. I need everyone to. ........................Dexter was in his mother's bedroom where she had him try on one of herdresses."It looks just fine Dexter," his mother said admiring the pink, white,and black dress."No it doesn't mom. It's a dress. I'm a guy. I feel stupid wearingthis thing." Oh hush Dexter. Turn around and let me see the back."Dexter turned."I think wearing my dresses will do for now. This is one of myfavorite dresses." She looked him over again. "A padded bra, will fillit out the dress here," she said.