Epilogue
Laura opened the agency doors and came into the office with energy, like always, "Good morning Mildred. Mr. Steele is coming in later. He had some early errands to run."
"He didn't get up in time…"
"Right. I drove myself alone, please send Fred to pick him up," she answered while peering through the mail.
"Have you seen the newspaper, Miss Holt? Jane and Ryan are launching their own publishing company. They look pretty good in the pictures."
Laura left the envelopes on Mildred's desk and grabbed the paper, "Jane Adler Powell and Ryan Powell at Ventura's Publishers launching…
"Her new book arrived this morning as well. The cover is fantastic," said Mildred, putting it in Laura's hands.
"She came back; starting by her full name on the book cover, My Place to be, by Jane Adler Powell." Laura opened it and read the dedication: To my special Math Teacher, Mrs. Brown. "I'm glad for her, Mildred. In fact, I'm glad for them. They are terrific people." She started toward her office, book in hand.
"Do you want some coffee, honey?"
"I'll try with some tea this morning, Mildred."
"Everything all right?"
"Everything is perfect, Mildred; simply perfect. It's a very bright morning."