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My arive hi that vast fortune for so ood job of it, too, despite his medical practice that stole so much of his time

"How many millions will he inherit?" I asked "Twenty, fifty, more? One billion, two, three-- more?"

Chris laughed "Oh, Catherine, you never grow up You always exaggerate To be honest, it's difficult to calculate the net worth of all those holdings when they are scattered into so many areas of investive a rough esti men"

In the foyer we paused to watch Jory rehearsing with Cindy, both hot and sweaty from all their efforts Other dancers who'd be in the ballet ith the Jory and Cindy or staring around at what they could see of the fabulous house Cindy was doing exceptionally well, and that truly surprisedme She must have used some of her allowance s she was always needing

One of the older dancers strolled over tome dance a few times in New York "Your son is very much like his father," she w

ent on, glancing back at Jory, hipping hiy left for tonight's performance "Maybe I shouldn't say this, but he's ten times better I was only about twelve when you and Julian Marquet danced in The Sleeping Beauty, but it was the inspiration that gaveus another wonderful dancer like Jory Marquet"

What she said filled e to Julian hadn't been a total failure when it had produced Jory Now I had to believe

Bartholomew Winslow's son would eventually fill ht now

The, rehearsal -over, Cindy came to er face waited for my approval

"You did beautifully, Cindy, really you did Now, if you just re, you will turn in a remarkable performance for a novice:"

She grinned at me "Always the instructor, huh, Moood as you want ive this perfor, and if I fail, it won't be because I didn't try'

Jory was surrounded by admirers, while Melodie sat quietly on a love seat beside Bart They didn't appear to be conversing, nor did they see them on that lovely s Chris forward, we moved closer to the pair on the love seat "Happy birthday, Bart," I said cheerfully He looked up and senuine charm

"I told you it was going to be a great day, with sun and no rain"

"Yes, you told us"

"Can we all eat now?" he asked, standing and reaching for Melodie's hand She ignored hi!" Bart went on, looking only a little crestfallen fro snacks just don't satisfy me"