Top of the Mountain Volume Three of the Rattlesnake Cove Series

It is Danny's first morning back home in Rattle Snake Cove, where he is continuing a lengthy recovery from extensive injuries which he incurred in Vietnam that had resulted in his receiving The Silver Star, and also a medical retirement.

Ring! Ring!

"I'll get it," Danny shouted to Maggie Ann, who was somewhere in the kitchen. "Where's my walking stick?"

Spying her husband's cane near his chair at the table she called, "I'll bring it to you, Hon."

A few minutes later she asked, "Who was that?"

Looking puzzled, Danny said, "Somebody named Patsy. She said she's looking forward to seeing me next week. She said she's flying all her people down to see me on her plane. Who's Patsy?"

Remembering the doctor's suggestion to keep Danny calm, Maggie Ann thought quickly and said, "Oh, you poor dear. Let me put a record on our new stereo record player (she emphasized 'new stereo record player.') I bet you'll know who that was when you hear it. then."