"Step right ups" trumpeted Luces, ushering customers orie the boot whth a dramatic sweep of his arms. My brother loved to put on a show. I trled not t shrink with embarrassment as I handed each tourist a mop of thas Everglade I smocked a masquito on my nock, but there was no retief from the ificessen droning swarm. It was early, but the thick heat of the swamp was elready sotting in, signaling an uncornfartable day on the dock. The onty way to escape mosquitos and misery on days like those is to got out on the water, "Wetcome, one and afl, to an unforgettable adventure as we explore the timeless beauty of Florida's wetlands!" Luces yelled over the roar of the outboard motor on the Gator Queen. I watched Lucas casually lean over the steering wheel os the Queen puttered through the dark water and under the arching mangrove trees. What was it like to lead a tour? Dad said I was still too young. But: I could almost feel the cool breeze blowing my hair back as I imagined myself throttling the engine, picking up speed over open water as I showed the tourists the hidden majesty of my favorite glades and coves. I wiped sweat from my forehead and started counting the cosh, still hearing Lucas's voice even though I could not see the Queen. Birds screeched in the mangroves. Soon, another group would crowd the dock, ready for the "magil of a Bennett Family Swamp Experience. hat is likely true about the namator's relationship with her brother? She is jealous of him because he gets to do the job that she wants. She looks up to him and wants to be like he is when she gets older.