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‘What an irony,’ he said out loud ‘If Hugh had put the set up for sale at Sotheby’s, he could have held on to the Louis XIV table and had the same amount left over Still, as Pauline would have said, it’s the thought that counts’

He riting a thank-you note to his brother when the phone rang again It was Frank, reliable as ever, reporting in on his h

‘Your brother has signed all the necessary documents, and the shares have been transferred as requested’

‘That was quick work,’ said Cornelius

‘The al papers drawn up You’re still thethe share certificates round on Thursday evening?’

‘No,’ said Cornelius ‘I’ll drop in this afternoon and pick the Pauline is free to drive me into town’

‘A a little bewildered

‘Don’t worry, Frank I’ll bring you up to date when I see you on Thursday evening’

~

Tiht the following evening Pauline i potatoes

‘How are yourto discover how much the boy knew

‘They seem fine, thank you Uncle By the way, in on the first of next month’

‘Congratulations,’ said Cornelius ‘I’hted When did he make the offer?’

‘Some time last week,’ replied Timothy

‘Which day?’