See Delphi and Die

16

So if the marriage had ended, what was the point in continuing?'

It was paid for?'

My parents would demand their money back. She grimaced, then added brutally,. Or Papa would quickly fix up a new match, then rerun the tour with wife number two.

I joined in the satire.. Right from Rome, or from the spot where the first bride perished?'

Oh from Olympia. No need to make the bridegroom relive sights he had already enjoyed!'

I grinned.. People think me crude!'

Realistic,' Helena countered. This trip must have cost the Tullia a very great deal, Marcus.'

I nodded. She was right Tomorrow I would seek out and interview the agents who had fixed up the expensive package.