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Chapter 5
Although the amount of legal paperwork was intimidating, the auction sale transaction had only involved the butler briefly as a formality, and his employment would continue. In fact, his experience and knowledge in servitude to the idle rich would be most welcome.
Driving back to The Valley, Mr. Clifford was relieved: the buyer, A Mrs. Beatrice Luna, was intent on using the mansion as a bed and breakfast, with a Spanish influence. Only minor landscaping would be done, with a swimming pool added close to the rear porch. After meeting Mr. Clifford she had chattered on more about the interior decorating than the landscaping outside. He confirmed just to be sure: the pool would be close to the porch, no more than 100 feet distant from the house. He had smiled and complemented her on her plans.
The buried would remain safe.
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