’ Well there it was. Ann’s knees weakened as she contemplated actually being alone with David. She knew that her husband wouldn’t miss her and a...tually there would be more rumors if she continued to stand here and talk than if they disappeared. ‘Well Mr. Broduer if you must be a cad I suppose privacy would be the best thing.’ Ann held out her glass. ‘Now if you would be a dear and freshen this for me I shall gather myself properly and meet you by the gazebo.’ With that she turned and walked. If not, then Tuesday.” Meredith replied.“I’ll get it taken care of,” Denise told her. “Was there anything else I can get accomplished for you?”“Not at the moment no. But if something comes up, I trust you to let me know about it.” Meredith told her.“Trusting a lawyer that you just met, you are brave,” Denise told her with a chuckle.“Not at all. I trust in the fact that you do your job to the best of your abilities and that your reputation means more to you than money ever will.” She told her. It was hers and Bonnie’sfavorite place. There was a small pool the girls had goneskinny dipping in. It was always cold but it was cleanand fun. They came here often to sit and chat or even dohomework, just relaxing. Catherine read several chapters in her book. It was ofall things a mystery. She was a little scared when sheheard a twig snap. Bugs was around as usual but he wasaround behind the rocks. Catherine reasoned that it was adeer. The deer often drank out of the brook and therewere. I lay, docile, beside him and closed my eyes.I woke late the next morning, the exhaustions of the night before had taken their toll. Sarah, my lady’s maid brought me breakfast in bed, then, she ran a bath for me.As was the custom, my maid undressed me, “I put some salts into the water Madam; they will take away any aches and pains.”I sank into the water, the pain in the small of my back and the soreness between my legs soothed.“I changed the sheets Madam, and I will wash them myself,” Sarah.