A year after they listed the house, Genevieve surprised Jane by calling her with a proposition: Lake Grove could be the location of the new historical society. Her husband had agreed to sell it at a cut rate if the town would purchase soon. There were a few other financial stipulations, which would benefit Genevieve and Paul tax-wise. And one more thing: they wanted the place to be named in their honor. Jane understood that this was likely the only way they could think of to save face. Throw money at the problem, like they always did. She told Genevieve she would call her back.
