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money then she obeys like horse.”
                  “Crudely put, but essentially right on the nose.”
                  “I’d put a cork in it Wilson, if I were you.  Your “horse” is on her way over here,” Cliff said, pointing towards the main house.
                  “Thank you my friends for the fine conversation.  I return to work now,” Daniel said, as he stood to leave.
                  “What’s your hurry?” Wilson said, as he put his hand on Daniel’s shoulder.  “Don’t be rude.  I’m sure Misty would love to say hello to you.”
                  Misty was dressed in tight jeans and a riding shirt.  She was carrying a broad brimmed hat.
                  “Hi honey,” Misty said as she gave Wilson a quick peck on the cheek.  “Hello guys.  Good to see you.”
                  “Wilson has been regaling us with professions of devotion to you,” Cliff said.  “You’re all he talks about now.  I’m afraid our friend is lost to us forever.”
                  “How sweet,” Misty said.  “Have you been saying nice things about me, dear?”
                  “I’ve bored them to tears telling them how much I adore you, sweetheart.”
                  “Well, you should.  I’m your princess, after all.”
                  “If I didn’t know better I’d say that you were dressed for riding,” Wilson observed.
                  “I know this will come as a shock, but I’m going riding today with Daniel.  He made me promise that if I taught him how to speak English, I would allow him to try and teach me how to ride.”
                  “But you are deathly afraid of horses, dear.”
                  “I’m even going to ride Sweet Pea. That was our deal and I’m sticking to it.  You should be proud of me.”
                  “Sweet Pea isn't the same horse as she used to be, but that mare could still bolt at any time.”
                  “Daniel has assured me that I’m safe.  I want to try.”
                  “Maybe later, Misty. Let me think about it.”
                  Misty laughed.  “Wilson dear, I wasn’t asking for your permission for heaven’s sake.  I’ll be fine.  I’m in great hands.”
                  Daniel nodded at Wilson and said, “Misty is in no danger.  I will stay very close to her at all times.”
                  “Let me discuss this with your father first and perhaps …”
                  “We’ll be back in a couple of hours.  Nice to see you guys.  Don’t be strangers.  You are always welcome at the winery.”
                  With that Misty turned and followed Daniel into the barn to saddle the horses and go for a ride.
                  “You’ve got some work to do, old boy,” Porter said, chuckling. “Your 'horse' doesn’t seem all that obedient to me.”
                  Wilson wasn’t angry, he was furious. 
                  The insolence, the assumption, it was inexcusable. 
    Daniel Novikov needed to disappear, sooner rather than later, before he did some real damage.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER TEN
     
                  “Misty, may I ask you a question?”
                  “Of course Daniel, but let’s take the blanket out and sit under the oaks.  I need to rest before we ride back.”
                  She knew exactly what she wanted to do when they got to Martin's Pond, dismount and spend as much time as possible alone together.
                  After she poured the wine and cut some cheese, Daniel spoke again.  “I must know first, is it okay for me to ask you a personal question?”
                  “Sure, ask me anything you