“Oh nonsense Anthony, your handsome young man may not be able to see me yet, but he can certainly hear me.” She glanced at Martin. “Isn’t that so, sweetheart?”
Martin raised an eyebrow. “Yes, ma’am, I sure can hear you. I’m Martin, Anthony’s partner.”
He heard her chuckle, “I guessed that darling, and don’t call me ma’am. My name is Agnes. I see Anthony prepared a garden bed here for you to work. I have a few ideas. You know there are some plants that just shouldn’t share a bed.” She went on to explain that for continuity of colour, they should plant an assortment of annuals and perennials. She advised against lilac bushes because of the tendency of the roots to wander. “And for the love of all that’s good, don’t plant lupines. The buggers are pretty, but prolific. Oh, I see your other f
