The cartel came apart-- another one took its place, donner objected. He took a dozen deep breaths, his vision steadying, his strength rebuilding.
Bees were furi- ously at work in the blossoms. Your average housewife may walk up to sixteen miles a day, from icebox to ironing board to clothesline.
He was ready to defend himself from such a risk with a stunnerwith his bare hands if need be.