None of the attackers were able to get to their rafts and the lot of them was quickly dispatched.Since all the attackers were killed, we took our time... finished our tea, packed our packs and quietly walked back to the village.We were greeted like conquerors when we entered the village. By this time they had discovered the four bodies I had killed and knew right away who had done the killing.Never before had Jane's people been able to repel any of these raiders in the past. They had to spend most. I look at him in surprise.“Is it still on?”He nods.“Then, yes. I like makeup.”He drinks again, a larger swallow this time. I wonder if this is what passes for him as nervousness.“What do you farm?” I say.“Dairy. Herd’s at the other farm – has been for a while. Got TB around this end again.”I wondered about the absence of cow shit, and what a relief that was given my current state of undress. Then I consider what TB must mean for him.“Sorry to hear that.”He grunts.“Time’s almost up anyway.”“How. ”I told him, “If secondary moderns are where the thicko’s go, then that’s where I’ll be.”He looked a little deflated, but persisted, “Which school do you think Peter will go to?”My shoulders slumped as I had to answer, “Grammar”.“So will you at least try to do your best? Even if it’s just to stick with Peter?”I wanted to grumble, but in the end, had to concede with a little shrug.“Good”, Grandpa said. “I know you don’t find school easy, but learning is an important fight that goes on, and on,. " He said gravely. "They are snug. You can never free yourself. You may resume your position."Stepping away, it seemed to Corey only polite to relieve her host of embarrassment. "I don´t mind a bit your seeing me naked, Mr. Aslam." She said with naive innocence. "And please go on giving special attention to my pubic hair and breasts. I´ll stand at attention and spread my legs a bit...."Assef Aslam sighed. He accepted this cornucopia of riches in silent reverence. His eyes drank deep."Audrey.
Read More