But it turned out that selling Rose Lodge was the last thing they had in mind. When they finally got back a couple of weeks later, almost unrecognisable and sporting deep suntans, they were bursting with their news.
Brent looked at Gus for confirmation that he could go ahead. ‘Do you know what? I’ve decided to go ahead with something I’ve always dreamed I wanted to do.’
As Gus nodded eagerly, Brent couldn’t contain himself any longer. ‘I’m going to set up my own garage business – with Gus here as my partner,’ he explained. ‘While I look after the engineering side, Gus is going to handle the sales side and publicity. We’ll make a fortune, you’ll see. It’s a cinch.’
‘Wait a minute,’ interrupted Robert, trying to be realistic. ‘What are you going to do about money?’
Brent dismissed the ob
