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Turning around, Bart ignored both Chris and me and surveyed the lawns, the house, the luxurious flower beds, the lush shrubbery, the garden paths, the birdbaths and other statuary, and srand Just as I hoped it would be I've looked the world over and no mansion can compare with Foxworth Hall"

His dark eyes , Mother, I know this isn't truly the best house yet, but one day it will be I intend to build, and add neings, and one day this house will outshine every palace in Europe I' Foxworth Hall truly an historic landmark"

"Who will you impress when you accoreat houses and great wealth, or respects those who gain it by inheritance"

Oh, da tactless or rude Why had he said what he did? Bart's face flamed beneath his deep bronze tan "I intend to increasecloser to Chris Because he was so lean, and Chris had put on weight, especially in the chest, he appeared to tower over Chris I watched the ly into my son's eyes

"I've been doing that for you," said Chris

To my surprise, Bart seemed pleased "You mean as trustee you have increased my share of the inheritance?"

"Yes, it was easy enough," said Chris

laconically "Money makes money, and the

investments I made for you have paid off

handsomely"

"Ten to one I could have done better"

Chris smiled ironically "I could have predicted you'd thank me like that"

Fro sorry for both of them Chris was a matureon that confidence with ease, while Bart was still struggling to find himself and his place in the world

My son, ht I'd seen Chris working over figures, trying to decide on the best investments, as if he knew that sooner or later Bart would accuse himent

"You'll have your chance to prove yourself soon enough," Chris responded He turned to me "Let's take a walk, Cathy, down to the lake"