#scarsdale

A sigh. "I know change is good. I do."

"in moderation, so many rush to the outskirts and extremes...I remember trying, in vain, explaining to some of my DeBuke friends ..ah well, you convinced the younger generation of that. mmm grump arrogance on my part. I should have tried that instead of my peers"

"I've heard some of the grumps call me 'The Corrupter." An inordinately pleased smile.

A deep chuff of his own "oh yes, agnes despairs. though she remains fond."

"Truly, even unseelie, DeBukes shalt be DeBukes."

"exactly what I tried to tell them," A glance at the girl, " I never did thank you for showing my son a wider view of himself. Perhaps it is not my place to do so, but, thank you anyway. "

"Pish. Earl..." A sigh. "Earl is wonderful. He has always been so."

"well ,my own bias means I shall not say thee nay on that, sometimes I worry about him, but what parent does not?" A slight smile that grows. "i hope my mention of the gardens has been of possible interest and use to you"

"Yes, greatly!"

"that is a balm..." He says "whatever college you choose, keep an eye open for said gardens in the same city. And let me know if I can help in any other way"

"I appreciate it, aye. All. Come, join me for some tea..." ANd she leads him to the house.

"you are too kind..." He takes his hat off to go inside

(End Scene)