Apparently, they were scheduled to go to a special school in Europe to prepare them for marriage to wealthy landowners in the Sugar Islands.They were ...all over the age of sixteen and still had that blush of inexperience that would make them most valuable in the proper circles. I could tell the men were all for taking them on board our ship and making them acquainted with the ways of men but I knew such use would certainly reduce their value in any future barter for needed items. It was a. I didn't have much time to ponder over this odd thought -- and its implications! -- as Monica took me into a hug of her own as soon as Daddy released me. "I'm so proud of you for being such a good little girl, Honey," she cried. "I was so worried you would be prideful and insist you weren't a sissy and be crying and complaining all day! But you've been brave enough to let everyone see the sweet, darling, little girl you've always kept hidden under that pathetic little macho act." Then she. She found the bathroom and closed herself inside to urinate.It wasn't fair. Logan fumed at the fact that his sister had gotten to shoot the gun and he hadn't. It ruined his entire day. I should have been the one to shoot it. I know I'd be better than a girl.He picked at his food as his brother and sister devoured theirs, considered not eating at all. Then he remembered something a soldier said to another when they passed earlier in the day. "Gotta eat, Corporal. Can't have you being weak at the. Your dad said you have a new lady in your life." Yeah, she's on the call with me now. Her name is Pamela Davis and she's from the Greenville, South Carolina area. Pamela, this is Brett Johnson, our district attorney." Brett, it's wonderful to talk to you, sir. I hope we can meet soon." Pamela, it's my pleasure. I've known Tom and his parents forever, it seems, and you'll not find a better family." Thank you sir. I'm learning that." Tom, your dad indicated that you two might need some.