Houskeeper's Note

James and Denise Cooper paid us a visit today. As the old lady instructed, we treated them as esteemed guests, and didn't make a fuss about James' father (and grandfather, and great-grandfather...), didn't let a single chink in the armor show. I can't say the same about James, but Denise Cooper really is a very lovely young woman. Cheerful, easy-going, and with impeccable manners. She is very charismatic, and her presence did a lot to ease the awkwardness during dinner. The old lady seems to like her as well. If we have to keep dealing with James, I don't expect much to come of these negotiations. But if Denise was the one Chalk Peak Refinery...