“Gertrude had commissioned an extravagant feast to celebrate another successful caper. When the wine glasses began to ring, she stood, smoothed her skirts, and cleared her throat. “Isn’t it simply wonderful to be together?” she began. “We really don’t do this often enough anymore. You don’t know how dreadfully your father and I miss you when we’re apart.” Lily reached up to squeeze her mother’s hand. Junior broke the tenderness of the moment by prancing into the room, decked out in the Archduche...ss’s crown jewels, earrings and all. The family burst into laughter and applause. Junior took his seat with a smug grin—and without removing a single accessory. “My precious babies,” Gertrude continued, teary-eyed. “You all mean the world to me, and your father and I are so proud of each and every one of you.” “Except you, June Bug.” Benedict put a teasing hand on his son’s shoulder and gave him a shake. The girls laughed. “They’re proud of me most of all,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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