There was heavy duplication of everything from cobblers, bakers, shipping and trading, to stables. She found countless Inn and Tavern's, some side by ...ide, that didn't seem to be hurting for business.With all the people that seemed to be in the city there appeared to be plenty of commerce for everyone.Suzan was prepared for the Earl to live in a Keep or at least a small castle somewhere outside the city, but as they traveled on it was apparent in the distance that a large manor home rested at. His eyes swept over her and she grabbed a blanket to cover her front. His face remained expressionless. She lowered her eyes. ‘Master Thabit sends for you,’ the guard growled. He took two steps into the room and grabbed her upper arm, pulling her to her feet. She gasped in surprise and shock as she stumbled out of the bedchamber behind him. Rida knew the layout of the palace. She had walked it freely as Marid al-Kasim’s favorite wife. The guard was leading her to the large room where Marid had. He felt trapped. He knew Grace needed to get out of the house and get some kind of life started. She deserved to be happy. If he didn't go she would stay home too and she might meet someone tonight. He thought he might be able to hide himself with that long shirt again."Oh- okay. I'll go. But you have to wear that nice black dress again!" he said to Grace. She blushed and nodded."Give me a few minutes." Grace said as she rose and went upstairs. Heather was looking at Ed with a huge grin."Thank. ’ Ronald said with a smile on his face. He was very fond of the Barnett family, especially the mom. ‘Ok, thanks Ronald, ill take a dozen long stem roses, but have them sent to her room in about an hour and I want the card to say, ‘Thinking of you, Danny’ Also, I will have one long stem red rose for right now!’ **** For Amber the date was amazing. She never thought in a million years that someone of the opposite sex would be interested in what she had to say or what she thought about. She.