Our work was nearly finished at the old home that was being remodeled after the war. We stood out in the street looking at the work and estimating how long finishing would take us.

Erwin said, “I would estimate that finishing up should take us no more than and hour or so.”

I was concerned, “What would we do about finishing this house if Bill came for us this evening?”

“What would we do? What do you mean? We would leave!””

“Well, I me...