Solomon' Daughters

Chapter 31

Once at home Anthony started dinner, lasagna, and he and Eliza started talking about how to accomplish some of his ideas.

"Well to build completely environmentally sound cars we would need a factory. We could have Sar-Rah make one below to basement or we could buy a warehouse and have her redo the inside to make it a factory but how would we get workers," Anthony said.

"I have been thinking about that since you said you want to build some big things. I think getting one of the goblin clans to come work for you would be the best idea."

"Goblins," Anthony asked dubiously, " don't they eat people or something like that?"

"No, goblins don't eat people. They do hate humans however, so convincing them might be a problem. There were seven known clans goblins before we were put into the bottle. They are very industrious they are then ones who built our father's palace and the Temple. The only problem is that I have no idea where we might find them or what they might demand for their service," Eliza told him.

"Would the elves know where to find them," Anthony asked her.

"I don't know. It couldn't hurt to ask."

Anthony grabbed his cell knowing that Liz was still in last period. He sent her a text asking her to go talk to the art teacher and see if she could find out the whereabouts of the goblins. After sending the message he flipped his phone closed and put it on the table and they returned to their conversation.

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The bell for the end of school rang just as Liz's phone began to vibrate in her pocket. Pulling it out she read Anthony's message and raised an eyebrow in surprise. Putting the phone back into her pocket she went out the door finding Sar-Rah waiting in the hall for her. She told Sar-Rah about the message and they headed off to the art room. When they got there Liz enter with Sar-Rah right behind her and closed the door behind them. Linda Everett hearing the door closed turned to look at them seeing Liz she smiled. Her smile died instantly when she saw that Sar-Rah was standing behind Liz.

"What can I do for you Ms. Caine," Linda asked.

"Well Ms. Everett my brother has a question that he thinks you might know that answer to. So I came to ask you."

"What is the question," Linda asked nervously watching Sar-Rah.

"I need to know the whereabouts of the goblins," Liz told her. Linda blinked in surprise at her for a second and mouth the word goblin.

"Liz I think you might need to see a professional for therapy there is no such.."

"Don't bother with the denial Ms. Everett I live with two of the Djinn and I know you are an elf. I also know you are a bigot," Liz said cutting her off mid-sentence.

"I am not a bigot," Linda said haughtily her back stiffening in indignation.

"Oh so you didn't call my brother's future wife evil and try to get me to help to break up their relationship," Liz asked sarcastically. Linda's face flushed in outrage at the accusation.

"The djinn are evil...," she began but was once again cut off mid sentrnce by Liz.

"Have you ever met a djinn? Have anyone of your people ever been harmed by a djinn that you know of

personally?"

"No, but the old stories say..."

"The old stories say...? That is the best you got? I can go tell someone in this school a story and by the

time it got back to me the story would be completely different. And your going to tell me your prejudice against Sar-Rah because of stories that are hundreds of years old?"

Linda stood unable to come up with a rebuttal to her arguments. Taking a deep breath liz expelled it with her aggravation at the woman's stupidity.

"Look I don't care if you want to be an ignorant bigot you go ahead more power to you. All I want to know is how to get in contact with the goblins," Liz said. Feeling ashamed of herself and foolish Linda told her.

"Thank you Ms. Everett," Liz said turning toward the door which Sar-Rah was now holding open.

"Wait," Linda said looking at Sar-Rah, "I am very sorry for my behavior and my harsh words."

"Your apology is accepted and thank you for the information, Anthony will be pleased," Sar-Rah replied smiling at the elf.

"I'll see you tomorrow Ms. Everett," Liz called out as they walked from the room.

When Liz and Sar-Rah returned to the house dinner was almost ready. They relayed Linda's words to Anthony which made him smile. He grabbed them both and kissed them dragging them into the kitchen.

"Sar-Rah your jewelry was fantastic, I managed to sell it all and we have a contract for at least two sales a year with more if they sell fast. We made seventy five thousand dollars today off just the ones you made," he said squeezing her tight and kissing her. Then he grabbed Liz and gave her the same treatment for getting the information from the elven teacher. They all showered and got ready for dinner and at a quarter till seven the doorbell rang. Anthony was in the kitchen pulling the lasagna and garlic bread out of the oven and Eliza was finishing up the salad. Liz ran and got the door.

"How are you doing Ms. Yearling," she asked. Patricia stood on the porch in black dress pants and a white silk blouse that looked high class and casual at the same time. Her blonde hair was loose and wavy and he lips were a vibrant red.

"Good how are you Ms. Caine," the older woman politely inquired and Liz smiled up at her.

"Please just call me Liz and I am good come on in dinner is just about done," Liz said closing the door behind her and leading her into the kitchen. The table was set and everyone was present so they sat and began to eat.