“How about we go to a bicycle shop and they can help us figure it out?” Ralph knew it would be more expensive than a discount store but she’d ge...t a better one.She was joyful as she climbed into the passenger seat of Ralph’s little truck. No money amount had been mentioned but Ralph had already decided to spring for whatever she needed. Her help and company had already been priceless and he had enough money.The salesman was knowledgeable and she was soon well outfitted, including a rain cover. Woman overboard all right but perhaps fortune really does favour the brave?At least they had not broadcast their identity and position right from the time the Andrei Tupolev slipped its moorings...As soon as he was once more alone, Anatoly thinks about his father, the General. What did he used to say? 'Reconnaissance before planning. Planning before attack. Attack before dawn!' It's time for Anatoly to start taking control of the situation.Reflections on UncertaintyIn Moscow, Igor Mendeleyev is. Sixteen, god that was some twenty three years back, how would I are today if I went into it?I lit a cigarette and tried a puff, it made me cough and my lungs burn as I sat contemplating getting out of the car and just standing where I stood as a girl, would any man say something to entice me to follow him into the toilet and do something sexual?The thought excited me enough to start erotically touching myself in the car. I removed my panties and brassiere, admittedly there were very few people. You have shamed yourselves, your families, and this institution, and will each be punished with fifteen lashes. Be grateful I don’t expel you after. Sir Kiev, if you would please…”Sir Kiev stepped forward with a bucket of water and moved behind the first cadet, crying and begging for mercy. He reached into the water and pulled out a leather whip, soaked for an extra sharp strike. He swung the cord, and everyone winced. CRACK! The young man’s back was slashed to the sound of his anguished cries..