There seemed to be something of an epidemic of early retirement, Beatrice reflected. First Ralph, now Trina. Her surprise must have registered on her face because Trina said, “I know I’m a little young for retirement, but I’ve been good to put money away from every paycheck.”
“You’re in insurance, aren’t you?” asked Beatrice.
“That’s right. For far too long. I’ve always found it a tedious job and I’ve never taken much pleasure in it. Once I realized it wasn’t really the business for me, it was really too late to try and change to a different career. I put the hours in and was a dedicated employee of course, but my heart was never in it. My real love has always been quilting.”
Beatrice said, “Then you must be very excited to have more time to devote to the craft.”
“I am,” said Trina. “B
