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Date Posted: 04:12:04 08/18/03 Mon
Author: Wanda
Author Host/IP: 216.51.254.249
Subject: Second Generation - Part #40

Part #40

Lenore was shaking when she finished reading the letter that had been addressed to Hollingsworth’s son. Lucia asked, “Mother, did you know about this son?” Lenore answered, “Lucia, I knew nothing about the son. I did know Ruth Cummings though.” “Who was she?” asked Lucia. “She was our housekeeper when we lived in Pennsylvania.” Lenore said, “I will give this letter to Hollingsworth’s lawyer, and ask him to see that Ruth’s son does receive it.”

Lucia said, “Mother, I can’t believe Daddy would do this to you.” Lenore answered, “Lucia, you never really knew your father the way I knew him.” Lucia remarked, “Well I am learning, and I don’t like what I am learning.” She handed the box that contained the will to Lenore; she lifted it out, and began to read it. She said, “Except for the trust that is left to Delbert, everything has been left to you Lucia, and it stipulates I am to receive only this house in which I live.” Lucia with anger in her voice said, “How did he expect you would be able to live in this house with no income?” “It was another way your father could get back at me because he knew how badly I hated his life in crime,” said Lenore.

Lucia said, “Please don’t worry about this Mother; I will see you have no financial problems. Everything might be in my name, but that means I can do with it what I wish. I wish to turn it over to you. That is my right, and it is what is right for you.” Lenore said, “Lucia, it is not that important that I have this huge palatial type of home. Why do I need all this space for one person? This home was your father’s showplace. He loved to bring people here to show off his wealth and position. I would be perfectly happy with an apartment or small house. To tell you the truth, I would prefer doing my own work, and not having any servants.”

Lucia said, “Let’s not get in any hurry. If that is really what you want after a few months, we will put the house on the market, and go from there to do what you wish to do.” The doorbell rang, and soon the butler appeared to tell Lucia that Mr. Boudreau was in the parlor. Lucia went to the parlor to greet Boudreau, and asked him to come to the kitchen for a bite of lunch. They walked into the room holding hands, and found Lenore dabbing at her eyes. When she saw Boudreau, she brightened up, and asked him to sit down.

He told Lucia he was stopping by to see how they were doing. Lucia told him they had cleaned out all of Hollingsworth’s closets; and the things were packed, and ready to take to Good Will. Lenore saw how intent the two of them were talking to each other; so she said, “Lucia, I am going to go back to the work in Hollingsworth’s study. You two take your time, and enjoy each other.”

After Lenore left the kitchen, Lucia reached for the letter that had been addressed to Hollingsworth’s son. She whispered, “We found this today. Read it, but be quiet as you read it. It has been quite a shock to Mother.” Boudreau read the letter, then quietly folded it, and handed it back to Lucia. He shook his head; and said, “What a shock this must have been to both your mother and you. Do you think you will be seeing Delbert Cummings in the near future?” Lucia said, “I really don’t know, but I have a feeling in the pit of my stomach that, not only are we going to see him, but we are going to become acquainted with this young man.”

Boudreau said, “I came to tell you that tomorrow I will start working for my Uncle George and Jean Baptiste in the silver business. I have been drawing some designs on paper which I would like to use for some bowls made from silver. Have you ever seen the bowl my mother has at the plantation? Lucia answered, “No, I don’t believe I have seen it.” Boudreau said, “I want to learn how to make bowls crafted with finely designed etching similar to the bowl that is at the plantation. Jean Baptiste told me it might be necessary for me to go to England, and learn from the master craftsman at the Sheffield Silversmith Company. I was thinking if I happen to go to England to train under the master craftsman, what would you think of going to England for our honeymoon?” Lucia looked at Boudreau; and her reply was, “Boudreau, I have always wanted to see England. I would love to go. But, I do need to be here for Mother for awhile, and help to get Daddy’s estate settled. Of course we need to set the date for the wedding and make the plans.” Boudreau assured her he was ready whenever she could be ready. She promised to think about a date for the wedding, and they walked into the study to help Lenore remove more of Hollingsworth’s things.

Delbert Cummings walked into the 1st. National Bank of Pittsburgh, and was called to the Vice President’s office. As he walked into the office, he saw a well dressed man talking to the Vice President. The Vice President stood; and said, “Delbert, this is Leonard Robichard from Lake Charles, La. He is a lawyer, and he wants to talk to you. You may talk here in my office, and I will be back in an hour. I need to talk to Harris Whitman about their new business account.

To be continued...

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