Chapter 4 - June and Miriam celebrate. But what exactly did Timmy sign?“So, how did he take it?” June asked impatiently just as Miriam was sliding into the leather armchair in what used to be called the ‘men’s smoking room’ of the elegantly understated Santa Barbara Club. Miriam replied with a laugh and a snort, “Like a p***y cat, my dear, like a p***y cat!”
“Oh my God, I can’t believe it! You are amazing, Miriam. We actually did it. Unbelievable! This calls for champagne, even though I hate champagne,” grinned June. And with that she signaled the cute Tod, her favorite young waiter, and dispatched him with the order.
Miriam opened her briefcase and started to slide out the thick sheaf of papers when June interrupted, “Wait on that, just for a bit. Let’s pause and take some time to savor
