‘The vendor wants it sold, so I think so. I’ll run it by them now and I’ll get back to you ASAP.’ ‘Okay, thank you. I’ll wait to hear your answer. Perhaps let Harold’s daughter know that I can pay the deposit immediately. Today, in fact.’ ‘Right, yes, that might be good. I’ll do that.’ Poppy was still asleep, a soft snore escaping her mouth that was hanging loosely. Audrey settled herself amongst the cushions on the floor by the doors in a patch of sun and began a calculation of her funds. With the warehouse settlement due in a few weeks, the timing would be perfect. Although she didn’t want to tempt fate, she couldn’t help doing a rough estimation of renovations. The kitchen would be first. The wall between it and the dining room and the wall to the sunroom would be removed, perhaps r

