Faked Out

octagonal steel-framed glasses

their great friend and benefactor

the contemporary art world was agog with the news

never did anticipate benefitting from your estate and from your financial success.

Catherine refilled her coffee cup from the carafe

she looked at Susan to evaluate her reaction and to take one more bite of the usually forbidden chocolate mouss

I won't bore you with a recitation of my many human faults.

Fiercely independent, Susan accepted the financial help, insisting on working in the original Flushing store to repay her Aunt Catherine.

customers relying on the druggist for recommendations.

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