Chapter 5
Like clockwork, Mrs. Hennessey was puttering in her garden the next afternoon. Cal strolled over on his way back from the mailbox. He knew she was keeping an eye on the progress with the house and thought he could make things easier for her. “I hope all this work isn’t disturbing you too much.”
“They certainly do make a lot of noise. It would be nice if they didn’t have to start so early. They should let people finish their breakfasts first.”
“I can certainly sympathize with that. They make me get up bright and early every day.”
“Of course, you’re used to it, dear. Us retired folk aren’t accustomed to getting up so early.”
Cal knew Mrs. Hennessey was up with the crack of dawn every day. He’d seen her in her yard as early as seven a.m. on more than one occasion. “I think they
