After we got out of the car, I led Debbie around to the trunk to show her what I had brought with us. “Here, check it out. You’ll like this.” I ...said as I popped the trunk open. “Gary, you didn’t.” She answered. “Oh, yes I did!” I showed her a case of beer I had stashed in the trunk. “Here, give me your bag.” I said. She somewhat hesitantly handed me the big woven bag as I proceeded to take out the sandwiches and replace them with two six packs. I figured the sandwiches could be carried out in. After all, there was nothing to say it wouldn't have been overtomorrow anyway. And besides, that had been a lot of fun."I totally pawned you," I mused to myself as I chuckled evilly. I hadn'thad this much fun since I'd put itching powder in an old buddy's boxers,right before his big date."I just feel sorry for that poor bouncer," Bro said with a shrug. "Thedude is really earning his pay tonight." Then we're doing him a favor," I said, grinning at Lily. "We'reproviding job security."Lily. Our caravan pulled into the church lot and I was stopped at the front door of the sanctuary. I switched Sweet Adeline off and slowly got out. Mossy and Jorgie came to the door grinning broadly. As I walked up to them, the applause started. I walked in and received a wave from the pastor to join him. I did.Music started and Missus Ingram was walked down by Jorgie. He went back. Mossy was next with Ellen who looked great. Mossy was wearing his police dress uniform. Jorgie was next with Teresa. He. “They were nestled in their beds when the message was sent. Do we have anyone in camp with intimate knowledge of the region?”Jonathan shook his head but his father turned white.“Damnation!” he muttered.“You know of such a person, Father?” Jonathan asked.“As do you,” Lord Burbridge said as he sat heavily on the floor. “Why would she do this?”“A woman?” Joseph asked although he already suspected as much.“The Lady Burbridge,” the man said wearily.“Mother?” Jonathan asked, aghast at the prospect..
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