"...Marcus pondered, as he sat on the slate plant sill with his arms crossed over his chest, 'What shall I make of this?' "

"The object of his dilemna was the recently completed conservatory, located near the pool, on the grounds of his country estate. His original plan was to fill it with plants and flowering trees, but the final structure seemed too elegant for such a mundane existence. 'Perhaps, I could use it for evening entertaining, as a poolside cocktail bar,' he said aloud to himself, but he discounted that as a frivolous notion."

"He thought of his departed wife and wondered what she would think of his latest extravagance. And, with her in mind, he made his decision --whatever the purpose, it would be done in memory of his beloved, Estelle..."

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