“I don’t know what to say. I’m honored, but I feel like a stranger here.”
“Mother would enjoy knowing I had a friend. She always liked you, Jimmy.”
“I didn’t know she remembered me.”
“Hannah Calloway never forgot anyone she ever met. She had an amazing ability to recall names, situations, where she met people and why.” Again she paused. “Except, conveniently, when it came to my father.”
“Do you wonder who he is?”
“I used to. I don’t anymore.”
Jimmy didn’t believe her. She’d brought it up. Should he let her continue, or should they move on?
“Come on, what about that swim? I think you could use it.”
“Go on ahead, Jimmy. I just need some time. I’ll see you at dinner. We dress for it.”
Jimmy excused himself, taking the same path back toward the house, stealing a few glances her way to
