the years, I was surrounded by people who remained close only when I was useful to them.
Daniel offered presence without demanding anything in return.
“Yes,” I answered.
“I would like that.”
He stayed while I gathered the papers and drove back to the courthouse.
Andrew was waiting on the courthouse steps.
“You came.”
“The clerk said you opened an account in my name.”
“I did.”
“Why?”
“I wanted to explain it in person.”
“Then explain.”
“Judge Porter asked us to meet in chambers.”
“Are Ruth and Frank there?”
“No.”
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