Chapter 20: The CommunityMilton Bradley smiled at the young red-headed woman with the green eyes. He didn't care what the town gossips were saying. Mistress Strauss had always had a good balance at his bank and he wanted to keep it that way. He understood her worry about funds and the coming year for cattle sales. He had to admit it seemed strange that a young woman would be so cognizant of economic affairs, but the world of Tonath had changed rapidly from his youth. Woman were said to drive those machines that carried people to different places in the city.
“I believe your fears will be unfounded. We have finally heard from Beachport. They are unscathed and are able to send ships out and have had some ships from BR and Greenland land at their port. Some of the southern most parts of Gree
