Mr. Green nodded knowingly, 'I've said it before, you and Zoe aren't suitable. Your mother and aunt are just too insistent, pressing the matter too hard. Now that you have someone you're dating, it's better to clarify things with Zoe sooner rather than later.'

'I know,' Andrew nodded in agreement.

'Zoe happens to be at home today. This matter, the sooner the better.' Mr. Green sighed somewhat helplessly.

Andrew stepped out of the study, glanced at the steel watch on his wrist, hesitating ...