I got a call a few days after our wonderful time of settling into the estate. A call I didn’t expect. It was the Mayor. I found it surprising that he would be calling me.

"So, what’s up, Mayor?" I asked.

"I was interested in talking about your proposal for urban and suburban development."

"Oh, okay sure. Did you want to talk in person about this?" I asked.

"Sure, whenever you can get here."

"I will be on my way."

I hung up and hurried out of the ...