(Continued from June 27)
“The execution of the plan was admirable, though. Few people would have been able to arrange, on the spot and in the correct order, the different moves that Sam would have to go through to complete the task.”
“I must confess that I had already contemplated to make Sam work on the Mini while I was reading through the manual for the robot. So, I had a fair amount of time to consider the necessary stages that the sturdy little fellow would have to cope with.”
“Well, that is an even better example of being proactive,” I replied.
Although he showed great modesty, Alphonse seemed to be in complete agreement with me regarding the wisdom of continuing to be proactive.
We terminated the call and I leaned back in my most comfortable chair to consider the content for the e-mail message to my sons. My initial intention had been to send a comprehensive report of what had transpired during the past few days. However, I had changed my mind. By supplying too many details, I would give the impression that I was trying to convince them about the beneficial nature of my father-daughter relationship with Thea.
I got up and sat down behind my computer, relieved that I had made the decision to send a short message. I wrote: “I have met a young lady whose late father was my doppelganger. I have seen photos of him and I must say that the resemblance is striking. She told me that he appeared in a dream, advising her to ask me to take his place in her life. I have accepted her request.”
I assumed that Richard had conveyed to his brother the information he had received from Alphonse. Without those details, my message would cause my oldest to question my sanity.
The only other detail I mentioned in the message was that Thea owns a beautiful farm. I was trying to instill some enthusiasm into the Tokyo crowd. I wanted the city dwellers to look forward to breathing fresh air during their visit to North America.
I was expecting a reply before long. My sons would discuss the matter and their questions would be pertinent. So, after receiving the details that would give them a comprehensive portrait of the situation, they would be delighted to welcome Thea into the family.
A few minutes after I had sent the e-mail, I got a phone call from Thea.
(To be continued)