. quit that.”Now she just lays down.When she was out of sight I asked Tyche to see if she could find Junior.“She’s sunning on the bow.”“Teas...ing?”“Yup ... you want me to run the boat while you go talk to her?”Four ... the kid is Four ... The wheel is a foot taller than she is. She has a stool. A two step stool.“Sure.”“Ah ... competence. And recognition. I have the con,” she announced.“You watch too many War movies.”“Turn the glass... 4 bells.”And she did it. She reached the ships bell and rang. .we are not all vulpine, as I am...some are feline, canine, bovince, equine, mustiline...all species...crossbreeds. But to the towns...our species matters not...we are monsters always...those who desecrate their churches, steal their children, seduce their sons and daughters. This time they follow us with fire and far implements. I can see in the corner of my eye the fire glinting off the sharply twisting bits of metal, the angry, rabid look on their faces.I see the wagons leaving, charging off. "Damn I can't believe she would just take off like that and..." I stopped myself midsentence and looked up at Vicky, "I'm sorry Vicky I shouldn't bother you with my problems, I just need somebody to talk to." With her sympathetic brown eyes gazing at me she said "It's okay Rick, I understand. I know Sheila broke up with you and I can see how sad it has made you. Why don't you come into the living room with me, and maybe we can find some way to get your mind off your problems." She took me by. . he found her desirable. Jan felt her heart speed up just thinking of him, her forbidden feelings for him even stronger now than before. Her eyes fluttered closed and in her mind she was again swept into his arms and held closely as they danced. She again felt her desire for the man rise in her as she recalled his words of seduction.Jan shook her head as if to banish such thoughts, but they persisted. She rose, went to the window and looked to her neighbor's house. The lights were on but she.