Jill sighed. "Patty, you're an utter darling.  And believe me, now that we're water brothers, we wouldn't hesitate an instant to impose on you - 'sharing the nest' isn't just poetry.  But it happens to be the other way around.  If you ever need money - it doesn't matter how much; we can't use it up - just say so.  Any amount.  Any time.  Write to me - or better yet, call me - because Mike doesn't have the foggiest idea about money.  Why, dear, I've got a couple of hundred thousand dollars in a checking account in my name right this minute.  Want some of it?"