Chapter 27I'm dying to tell Patricia about the deal Claude has offered. The regular money from rentals could give us an added income for life. We're not short of money and I'll receive a good pension, but how many people of our age would ever be given a chance like this? After parking badly, I race up the path and open the front door, but before I even cross the threshold Patricia is beside me, talking ten to the dozen, imparting her exciting news. Ollee is getting in on the act by leaping up and aiming licks at my face, bumping me with his wet nose.
“Gilbert and Stuart are being married in January in Glasgow, and of course, we're invited,” she says breathlessly. “They've booked a stately home for the reception and all the men are going to wear kilts. They've managed to get a cancellation
