Chapter 86

“Well, I’ve never known you to do anything halfway,” Julien said.

Sylvia, who had been gazing at the grounds beyond the sunroom, said, “Your garden is lovely, Mrs. Barnett.”

“Thank you, my dear,” Gran said. “Steve and Roger are responsible for much of what you see.”

“Good for them,” Marie said.

“Charles,” Gran said, “did you know that Steve has presented me with a grand plan for revamping all of the plantings in front of the house?”

“No, I didn’t,” Charles said.

“Neither did I,” I said, “but knowing him, I’ll bet he wants to include a modest little sign at the entrance to the driveway announcing that the landscaping is by R & S.”

“I told him that I would think about it after I consulted with the two of you,” Gran said.

“What are they going to use the new greenhouse for?” Julien said.