The helicopters would be gone, hopefully, before many of the defenders even knew that they were around. However, the operation would be covered by sev...eral gunships, just in case the locals raised some unreasonable objection to the exercise.Out of concern for the "comfort" of his troops, Dick requisitioned full sets of backcountry wear from Sauna for his people to wear over their body armor. This outfit would keep the body temperature at a comfortable level and provide cooled air at a proper. She pulled into the local malland began browsing, starting at the main entrance and working her wayback. Denial after denial, even with Thomas having a business degree andbeing overqualified for anything under management, nobody had a spot forhim. When she reached the very rear of the mall she saw a small store shenever noticed before. What made her run to it was a large 'Help Wanted'sign on the door.She burst inside to find a lone old man standing behind the counter. Helooked at her and smiled. We all had dinner sat around a large table, probably 12 people and apart from my wife and the wife of the company owner, it was all men. We disussed the forthcoming event and worked out the strategy. Most of the salesman from the company were in the 50s/60s age group, apart from one who seemed to be around our age group 30/35, and it had not escaped my notice that he had been glancing over toward Ann throughout the meal. I suggested a short walk and made this an open invitation but the only. I think you fainted, young lady, and you hit your head, probably on the sidewalk.” I reached up and gingerly touched where I hurt. I could feel a small lump that smarted, but it was not bandaged, and I could feel no cut, nor dried blood. “So, you remember what happened, then?”“Yes, sir, perfectly.”“Fine.” The doctor stood and faced my uncle and the maid. “Your niece is fine, sir, as I predicted. For now, I think a hot bath, some broth and bread, and rest will do wonders. If anything comes up,.