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He climbed out of the silver BMW, popped Carson out of the rear seat, and then went around the long, long fins of the Cadillac to open the door for Edith Seaton

"Good ht and early thiscar and di your stay out at your folks' place?"

"Yes, thanks," Nick said "How's the antiques business?"

"As slow as ever" Edith reached back into the front seat to collect a white straw purse "Which is probably a good thing, because I've been so busy lately with my Summer Celebration cou issue is whether or not to put up a banner at the intersection where the Total Eclipse is located"

"I take it so feeling in so a banner so close to the bar would make it appear that the Total Eclipse is somehow an official participant in the event" Edith ree We really don't want the su that dreadful place is considered a respectable business here in town"

Nick s here since randfather's day Hard to pretend it doesn't exist Fred pays his taxes, like everyone else"

"The Summer Celebration was never intended to promote that sort of tacky establishment and there will be no banner placed near it on ot there, dear?"

"I brought htwell to see," Carson said proudly He brandished the three rolled-up drawings he held "She's going to choose one for the art show"

"Ah, yes, the Children's Art Show event The Su such a wholesome, family-oriented activity as part of the festival this year The project is a wonderful contribution We're all so pleased that Octavia is willing to sponsor it"

"I did a picture of Winston," Carson informed her

"That's lovely, dear" She winked at Nick as they walked toward the row of shops opposite the pier "Do we have another budding artist in the Harte family?"

"You never know," Nick said