Chapter 28
Our discussion about the counselor we were thinking of hiring complete, we were now talking about family.
“Sully looks dashing in his Service Dress Blues,” she said about her son. “And in spite of the fact that I’m so proud of his choice to join the Navy, I do worry about him.”
“Don’t all mothers worry?”
“Yes. We can only hope the men they follow are capable and smart enough to keep them out of harm’s way.”
“Portia!” It was Wexler again.
“And honorable would be nice as well,” I added sotto voce. “Senator.”
“Now, now, didn’t I tell you to call me Richard?”
“Senator.” If he was going to be so aggravating, I saw no need to accommodate him. “You know Elise Franklin, I’m sure. Her husband is on the Appropriations Committee with you.”
“Oh…er…yes. It’s nice to see you, Mrs. Fr
