All the new acquaintances had been enjoying the hospitality of the pastor, each other and the town. For the most part they were welcomed. Just lately, Cissy started to have her doubts about continuing to stay. Of course, there was the weather to consider. If they tarried too long, they would get trapped for a long while. She had promised her parents that she wouldn't get caught by the winter. What was the real purpose for staying? She knew the truth was that she, like the others, was enjoying this place. But, should we linger? There was something else, Cole told them just yesterday that he would figure out a way to take them to the mine. Lindsey and Bubba were as excited as children. She wasn't sure how Taylor and Kevin felt. She would love to see the mine, after all, a big part of this whole journey was, is there really a lost treasure, a mine hidden away in the mountain? It could be trouble, not a smart thing to do. She harbored no doubts, the people that mistrusted them hadn't changed their minds.
