Four
THE DAY AFTER MY MEETING with Martin, I ask Anna to gather all the information concerning fundraising for the education center.
“Martin says he thinks he can help us,” I say. “He’s interested in the project because of his nieces.”
“Well, that’s good,” Anna says. Her lack of enthusiasm is evident, and she looks worried.
“Is something wrong?” I ask, furrowing my brow.
Anna sighs. “Tom, raising more money for the school is not our immediate problem. Avoiding having to give back what we’ve already spent is.”
“What do you mean?” I ask.
“Just this. I’ve been getting at least one call a day from Gloria MacMillan asking when she is going to get her painting. She has even threatened to go to the Archdiocese, although that’s not the worst of her threats.”
“What are the worst of her thre
