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“Thanks”

The alarhtstand went off

Rolling over in bed, she groped around until she found the off button and slapped her palm on it She felt as if she could sleep another half day, but it was tiear It was a quarter to ten—plenty late enough to put in a phone call to Nancy Lexington

Ronald’s ered on the third ring “Hello?”

“Hello, Mrs Lexington, this is Casey Woods We met yesterday at the dedication ceremony for your husband”

A thoughtful pause “Oh, yes, I remember Madeline Westfield introduced you”

Not a good sign Casey had to steer the conversation away from Madeline—for now

“Yes, she did I wanted to offermoney to the hospital in your husband’s na true

“Of course” Fascinating how a person’s tone could hty “How can I help you?”

“Would it be possible for et your opinion on my donation”

Nancy hesitated “My children are still in town,” she said

Perfect Ideal Couldn’t be better

“I co the end of my company’s fiscal year, and if ant to make a charitable donation”

“I see Then that’s fine Why don’t you join Felicia, Ron and I for a light lunch, say, at twelve-thirty We can eat and talk at the same time”