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"No, not really My ex-wives didn't like ood mothers, I didn't object I 'interview' my boys each hen I see them at the Sports and Hunt Club Sometimes they stop by here and watch a ether"

"Unusual"

"I'm not a family man, Judith I like to be free to pursue my own interests" He stared at her for a moment "It took me three wives to find that out"

He lifted Judith's chin and looked into her eyes "Disappointed? You may think I'm not a nice person…"

"No, you're the sao, Brian, and a much nicer person than-" She stopped abruptly

"Than Malcolh "Malcolht I should have become a lawyer, like rade did you reach?" Judith asked, her head tilted quizzically

"Secret," he said, pressing one finger to his lips "My uncle left me with money and I invested it wisely No need to work hard, just with skill"

Judith glanced around the room "You must be very rich," she said "Just look at the pictures on the walls, the Persian carpets, the collection of antique Chinese vases Each item is worth a fortune"

"Judith," he said, his expression intent "I know my money means little to you Are you as insensitive to the man as you are to his position?" His voice trailed off into a whisper

Judith stared at hie eyes "I enjoy my job"

He rose and crossed the room, then pressed a series of buttons set into the wall Soft music came from hidden speakers "Will you dance with me?" he said "Please"

Judith stood, uncertain "I'ood dancer"

"Then let ainst her neck as he drew her into his arms

Judith closed her eyes and swirled in the rhythm of the dance

"Mr Miller? Excuse me, sir?" a voice said from the doorway "Sir, it's your chief accountant He said it's urgent"

Brian stepped back froh this may take a bit of time"