Although fenced and gated, the gate was usually unlocked so that the pool and yard guys could do their work. In fact, come on back and I'll show you t...he pool right now. They declined as they had some errands to run, but wondered if they could swim later that day, actually early evening. Sure, I said, I have a movie date, so I'll be gone for awhile and you can have some privacy; you'll know when I'm home as the garage light will come on when I pull in.We said goodbye, and went about our. "She sat down on the chair and wept in despair, believing that she had lost me forever, but a few choking and crying words at a time I managed to extract from her the story of her previous life.Their small remote island village was especially traditional and had a long history going far into the past of smuggling and many other less than legal occupations. Women were very subservient to the demands of the Headsmen of the Clan, the 'Great Uncle', and it had long been traditional and expected. At last the inspector emerged from the building indicating there were no employees left inside. Still there was no sign of a threat. Major Dern stood with Agents Fry and Holtz near the fountain in front of the museum discussing whether the target was still under threat. The other two attacks had occurred within ten minutes after the facility closed while there were still at least a few people in the area to witness the explosion. The square had cleared as the sun set and people were mostly. .. you’ll be dead soon so guess it doesn’t matter. I’ll give you a minute that’s all.” Alan didn’t really expect them to give up but he was always fair he had to give them a chance.A few moments later all nineteen advanced on Alan firing a variety of different bolts, waves, and yes (sigh) fireballs. Alan could only smirk when he really didn’t even feel them hitting his shield; well he gave them a chance.Slashing at his throat eight fell bleeding from their throats, undaunted the others renewed.