Two days later, when Robert was sitting mulling over a late coffee after breakfast, wondering if he dare call on the solicitor to find out how he was getting on, the phone rang, and Henry came on the line. ‘You’ll be glad to hear that your friend Bridget was delighted to accept your suggestion of a trust fund for young Sheila, and she has agreed to sign a statement testifying to the accuracy of that conversation you recorded, as a measure of her appreciation.’
‘Why, that’s terrific!’ exclaimed Robert joyfully. ‘I can’t wait to tell Jill. She’ll be thrilled.’
‘And you’ll no doubt be pleased to learn that it will not cost you a fortune, as you had supposed.’ Robert was dying to ask how much when the urbane voice of Henry continued. ‘When I put forward your proposal, the lady proved to be v
