the grassy area immediately off the patio contained , of all things , a koi pond . beyond the fish , rigid rows of shrubs flanked an olympic-length pool that reached all the way to a seawall , boat dock , yacht and what looked like two hundred feet of waterfront . '' we 're going to have to keep rhett away from all that
water

sophronia 's dining table erupted into hushed exclamations . '' think of it , town in march ! '' '' directly before the season . all the new gloves will be in ! '' '' i must write to mummy and daddy immediately to ask for an increase in my allowance . '' '' will there be balls ? oh , i do hope there will be
balls

she buried him in the family plot , another reminder that she was alone . jason montgomery 's office was comfortable . he was n't a rich man , dealing mostly with estates , but did well enough . the short , stocky man with gray hair stood up to greet emily , softly shaking her hand . '' it 's nice to meet you ,
emily