41Two days later, Harry checked in from Chicago. “All ready for Hawaii?” he asked.
“Yes,” she answered without enthusiasm.
“What’s wrong, babygirl?”
“My own baby girl, Harry, as you well know.”
“She’ll be fine. I’m taking her and the Grubners to Café des Artistes Saturday evening.”
After having taken her to bed, Kate said to herself.
“Harry, no! She’s not ready!”
“Of course she is, Katy. If I wasn’t sure I’d never take her.”
“Can’t you put it off until I return?”
“No. George is talking about adding five mil to his account, and I need to close him this week.”
“I thought you used that assistant who travels with you for these schmoozing dinners.”
“If you’re referring to Jezebel, she’s been on the road for months. After this trip, I’m giving her time off to be with her Daddy. Just a
