After out meal we talked. Seriously. I made sure that we sat close all the time, either she was sitting on my lap or face to face, with me holding her... hands. Fortunately, I had some hankies close by. I had learned something during the last few months. She told me how Anton had wooed her for weeks and how some of the girls had given hints that I was about to stray. Once I was gone, someone told Marie that I had left with Samantha, and then Anton was immediately there. Finally she turned to. We arrived outside his Lawyer’s office. ‘Look, I don’t think it would look good me coming in with you. He might not take this the right way, you swanning around the countryside with someone young enough to be your daughter.’ ‘I’m not that old.’ Wow, that hit a nerve. ‘See, before you stopped to talk to me you would have shut up and not said anything. I’ve had some impact on you. There’s a cafe a couple of doors down, I’ll wait for you there. If you haven’t arrived in half an hour I’ll take it. "I cannot. I must honor my commitment." Even though he does these disgusting things?" Sadly, yes. I am his wife and I have sworn to obey him in all things." But surely..." You have no idea how it saddens me to say this. I must stay with my husband and son." I cannot say that I understand, but I respect your decision. I suppose this means goodbye." Yes, my dear sweet Kitsu. Goodbye."He rose, slowly putting on his jacket."I hope if you know nothing else, that you will forever know that you are. We are halfway home already. My how time passes so quickly when one is enjoying himself. And I want you to know that I am thoroughly enjoying this maiden cruise of ours. But I see that the fire needs some attention.”Scott managed to retain his bent-over position holding onto the edge of the fireplace mantel as he watched his uncle stoke the fire with an iron stoker. As he did so the fire roared back to life as embers flared. A corollary came instantly to Scott’s mind. His uncle was in the.