Chapter Nine

Thanks to Mark’s stubbornness and generosity, the cabin was provided with enough modern amenities to make it quite cozy.  He purchased a gas powered generator for electricity and a portable gas grill for cooking that had two burners on the side; making it possible to cook a complete meal on it.  A dorm size refrigerator was also purchased to hold the necessities such as eggs and butter. Although both Kira and Agatha studied these items in wonderous awe, the table lamps he’d purchased caused the greatest curiosity. He questioned if the light bulbs would burn out before they ceased turning the lamps on and off.

Tim concerned himself with the sleeping arrangements; purchasing several air mattresses and down filled sleeping bags.

Edwin concentrated on making sure that they had the proper cooking and eating utensils, since his family had always taken them there and carted them away when they left.  He also picked up a few heavy quilts for good mea