The Peacock 1435

The toilet is being flushed and now appears Robert Griffin, presumably fresh from having a pee following his long drive from Mission. "Father Griffin", say I. "From now on, please call me Robert", he says smiling as he finds an empty chair. "I hope you won't find my presence too unwelcome here." "No, by all means, you are welcome." And, yes, because we are going to be talking about the mansion and the community, of course he is going to be part of the conversation. Well do I remember almost thirty years ago, Father Griffin's only and previous visit here in this house, to recover the money that I extorted from him in the church, at my father's behest. "Sarah and Carol are also on their way." "Jenn and Maureen wanted to also come, but we were afraid there wouldn't be enough room", says Melissa. "The others don't seem to really care that much and are happy to stay behind, though I imagine soon enough they will be moving to the house that Carl bought...