"No matter how many times I asked, that's all she would say.We made twenty-three miles for the day and crossed the Big Blue River. After crossing, we ...started following along its west fork.John made a circuit behind us again today. This time when he came in, he reported that no one was following. I think we all breathed a sigh of relief. We decided that he'd make another circuit every couple of days.The Simmons boys had started spending more time with us in the evenings and this evening was no. It was the best feeling he'd had in a long time. The adrenaline was rushing through his system, the endorphins making him feel the high that comes from activities like this. It was a dream come true.As Paul was moving towards the hilltop to join his friends on the ground, a gust came rushing up the edge of the hill and flipped him sideways. This erratic change in expected flight disoriented him and he pulled the wrong guideline, turning him even further and losing all lift. He slammed into the. “In keeping with the spirit of the tournament, I name Julia of Trimble as my champion,” he said. “She is not affiliated with the army so she qualifies.”“She is a woman!” Frederick exclaimed.“Yes, I will confess that I have long noticed that fact,” Joseph admitted.“I will not fight a woman,” Frederick declared.“So, you forfeit?” Joseph asked. “I suppose we shall see you in the stables next week.”“Wait!” Frederick said. “Fine, I will fight her. But I expect no reprisals when she is injured.”“You. She wore a big grin. “Steve won’t be able to resist with this outfit. Hmmmm…I wonder if we will be able to make it to the hotel room at the beach after the dance…” she said teasingly.“You look perfect,” I complimented her. “For a smarty pants engineer, you sure are sexy.” This made her laugh. She appreciated the compliment but also I sensed her insecurity, like so many women, in wanting to look good for her man. She returned to the dressing room to try on the yellow bikini bathing suit we had.