Dedicated to:       Those of all ages Copyright © 2008 Richard R. Kennedy All rights reserved. Revised: Nov 29,  2008. http://stevendedalus.joeuser.com http://www.lulu.com/rrkfinn  

  "I locked you into a lease for at least a year, so you don’t have to worry about it being sold from under you. It’ll give you some time to think about coming down to the bank to consider a mortgage if you really are serious about buying." "That’s good of you, Mr. MacDowell. By Paddy, we’ve always dreamed of owning a home." Cory felt comfortable with the banker and didn’t mind divulging unabashedly his future plan. "Oh, don’t be so formal. Josh...

  While the knights dispersed to care for their war-mounts, another rode up to the leader. With tempered agony in his voice this heavy set rider said, "My Lord Protector, are you not anxious to arrive at the castle? In truth, your father impatiently awaits details of battle." The lord shrugged in response. "Oh, much of it has been dispatched— barely worthy of the town-crier anymore." "Still, the cry of distant victory is not sufficient to curb the appetite of curiosity," said th...