Chapter 28
Pauline Ochieng emerged from her real-estate office as if on cue, summoned by an imaginary stage manager. Their appointment had been for ten that morning, and they’d arrived early. She must have seen their animated conversation in the courtyard from her window and wisely assumed they needed to settle matters among themselves before they saw her.
She marched over to them with officious strides. She was a large woman dressed in a twinset with pearls and heels. She gave the impression hers would be the most powerful voice in the church choir.
She flashed a huge grin as she exclaimed, “My, my, Mr. Barbieri! Who are these charming people you’ve brought me today? I believe it is the appointed time.”
Aldo stood and took her hand. Harry was struck that his friend seemed more formall
