Eve smiled up at him as she absorbed his fear into her own body ...it helped to realize why the man had stopped . Understanding now crept into her mind ..." Oh forgive me ..." she spoke out with a startled tone ...<strong>" No , Kind Sir ...you have not yet to meet your maker so to speak . Nor the cruel hand that ends ones existence ...No Sir . I assure you this place is one of second chances and for some reason ...you have been chosen. There must be something that you desire and the hand of fate has decided you worthy enough to grant you ...well the one thing you desire more than anything else . "</strong>as she patted his arm . Offering a small tug as she took a few steps, stopping as he needed to find his confidence to trust in her and continue .<br/><br/>Slowly Eve made her way to a side room ...through the back entrance . Once at the door she closed her eyes and moved to open the door . Inside was a  simple room (http://cache.virtualtourist.com/15/4054211-One_of_the_bedchambers_Bowie.jpg) considering others that had been offered but it did indeed matched the period of time from which the gentleman had come. Eve would offer another slow curtsy ...<strong>" Let me prepare your bath ..."</strong>as she slipped through the gray painted door and began to draw the water .<br/><br/>The  bathing facilities (http://bleuepiece.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/red-clawfoot-tub.jpg) were just as simple really ....as Eve opened the door of the wooden cabinet smiling at the clean uniform that hung there . Indeed it did seem quite honorable in this cleaned state as even a new pair of boots were there all nicely polished . A bottle of cognac was left on the stand along with a the proper straight razor and shaving cream or just an old fashioned pair of shears to trim that rough scraggly beard . Oh indeed the man would return to the social area a new man .. As she seemed to of only just entered the bathing room before the barely clad woman reappeared .<strong>" Please ...take you time ...I shall see to making sure a hot meal is made ready for you as well . How about a nice helping of some beef stew and some fresh bread with plenty of butter and jams . Oh yes ....and apple pie with the perfect crust that flakes off into your mouth ..." </strong>as she tilted her head .<strong> " Maybe a meal of roasted chicken might be better" </strong>as the man more than likely could eat a whole one with roasted taters and greens .<br/><br/>Pausing as she looked about the room ...wondering if there was something more that could be added to give the comfort of home . It sure seemed a bit dull but needless to say adequate for this man that more than likely had been sleeping on the ground for who knows how long . No damp earth would seep into his bones this night anyways . As she lowered her eyes once again.