“So, what do you think?”
“I think it’s a wonderful idea,” says James, “if you think you can handle it.”
“She’s got to have somewhere to live. Haswell is going to want his beach house back, and I can’t bring a wife into the apartment I’ve got….”
“No, that’s really not suitable,” he agrees. “But….” He surveys the derelict beauty before us. “…. this is a huge project. Are you sure…?”
“I can do a lot of it myself. I’m not afraid of hard work.”
“I know that, but a new leisure centre and all the work on the house? That’s a lot of money to pay and you’ll be on your knees with the hours you have to put in…. I’d be happy to help with the funding….”
and“No. It’s me that’s marrying her. This would be my wedding gift to her…. if it’s what she wants of course….”
“Of course….”
*****
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