Chapter Twenty Eight
Later that week Harry, Lizzy, Joe and Caroline sat down to dinner together. It was a light hearted and pleasant affair.
With all their financial troubles behind them and the prospect of a new job, Lizzy had returned to her role as helpful houseguest. Not only was she making breakfast, she had taken over the shopping, including actually paying for the groceries themselves, washing, ironing and in one burst of energetic over activity that made Caroline feel like a slob, she cleaned the inside of all the windows and dusted behind every radiator.
The meal was excellent. The wine was consumed in restrained quantities and used to toast Lizzy for cooking. She was clearing dishes and fetching dessert when Harry asked her to sit.
“I wanted to let you know that I’ve secured
