Trying to scrub 'sucker' off my forehead

It was a last glance at my email before picking Thing 2 from school, whisking her to swim which leads to a mad sprint to fetch Thing 1 from cricket. My inbox revealed one message from the newly appointed conveyer (sp?) (attorney appointed for transfer of property between seller and buyer). Afternoon Mrs Beautement I confirm receipt of your bond from... ? Who said we accepted an offer? *hastily replies and inquires as to what on earth is going on* It is true that we have received bond offers from a few banks. It is true that the named bond...