29: Birth of an EmpireDr Feigenbaum’s book was almost complete. Eliza was typing up the final chapter. She had the glossary and index to prepare and then it would be ready for publication.
She had become increasingly absorbed by the task. The doctor’s style was ponderous and florid and she had taken it upon herself to recast some of the writing to make it flow more smoothly.
He was alarmed when she told him. ‘You’ve changed the text? How? Why?’
‘Not all of it. Just the opening chapter. For you to consider. If you like it, well and good and I can work on the rest; if you don’t, then I still have your original draft here.’ She brandished a handful of papers.
‘Read it aloud.’
She began to read and he listened, his expression inscrutable. When she finished the chapter, he nodded and smile
