Part 1V THE UNDEAD Chapter 141 An Uneven Communication
Entering the front door of 22 Pacefield Street, Audrey caught a glimpse of Dawn Dantes coming out of the side corridor.
This gentleman with a nice and elegant appearance was wearing black formal attire, holding a gold-encrusted cane, and was exchanging something with the Foundation staff beside him.
Seems to have noticed Audrey’s gaze, Dawn Dantes natural side head, looked toward the door, then eyes seem to be amazed like seeing treasure, brightened a little, then, revealing a smile, gently nodded, counted as a greeting.
Audrey back to the etiquette can not pick any problem with a light smile, nodded, followed to greet their “Ruen Charity Scholarship Fund” staff, along the steps to the second floor.
She didn’t look in that direction again, but both her feminine gifts and her “audience” instincts told her that Dawn Dantes’ eyes were covertly following her figure until they were blocked by the wall to the side of the stairs.
”Hard to fault the play! He fully displayed the reaction that a gentleman who is both irresistible to beautiful women and sufficiently refined and cultured should have when he encounters me for the second time, as if we had really only met once before at the last charity gala …… It wasn’t the least bit different from what I expected, and he even managed to make his eyes steeply light up… …
”Is this a trick brought about by his extraordinary pathway, or is it an ability he possesses in itself? I must say, Germaine Sparrow, well, it should still be Mr. Germaine Sparrow, is truly a professional, nay, brilliant actor, and not overly flamboyant like those theatrical performers ……” Audrey thought approvingly, and then saw a couple of newspaper reporters waiting on the second floor for interviews “The Ruane Charitable Scholarship Fund was established.
She is not an aristocratic lady who likes to have her photo appear in the newspaper, and while asking the manservant who followed her over to communicate with her, informing the other party that no photos could be taken in Earl Hall’s name, she took her personal maid, Annie, and entered the VIP lounge.
– Earl Hall and several newspaper owners are friends, and have to do the corresponding investment, holds a lot of shares, if Audrey is willing, she can completely share certain property replacement for a not small newspaper.
Inside the VIP lounge, Audrey, who felt that this kind of occasion was not suitable for bringing a dog, greeted the sons and daughters of nobles, children of the rich and powerful, and relatives of the church clergy that she knew, and habitually found a seat where she could see the whole room, and sat down, waiting for the founding ceremony to officially begin, and waiting for the first council to convene.
She looked around the room and addressed the female worker responsible for receiving her:
”Lovisa, this is the first time I’ve been involved in the actual running of a charitable organization, and I’m curious to know what we’re supposed to do?”
The lady known as Lovisa was under thirty, with the same blonde hair, her skin looked rather rough with multiple sun spots, however, her smile was sunny and her affinity was quite good.
Hearing Audrey’s question, Lovisa introduced herself without reservation:
”The current preliminary plan is to not rush to expand the scale first, to focus on Bakerland, to penetrate into the public elementary schools, Sunday schools, and night schools, to publicize the Foundation to all students, so that those who are in need will be able to apply to us.
”Once we have the applications, we will immediately organize people to do specific vetting, which involves not only confirming the basics through the government, but also going out on the ground to figure out what the applicants are going through.
”Once the vetting is approved, we will release the bursary fund to help those poor people who are eager to change their destiny with knowledge ……”
Just as Lovisa said this, a very magnetic male voice interjected:
”I have two suggestions:
”One is to organize people to go to various Sunday schools, night schools and public primary schools today to spread the word, because June is the examination season, a crucial period for entering higher level schools, if we are not efficient enough, there will definitely be a lot of students from difficult families who will give up their exams based on monetary reasons, and after that, even if they are aware of the existence of the bursary fund, they will not be able to afford to forgo the the loss of a year, thus losing the opportunity to change their destiny.
”What we’re doing seems simple, but it really affects the lives of one child after another, so we have to start as soon as possible and not waste time.”
The speaker was none other than Dawn Dantes, who had just come up the stairs into the lounge, expressing his thoughts with a gentle but serious expression.
Ah yes, June is the exam season, whether you want to enter a grammar school and prepare for college, or go to various technical schools and make professional accumulations, now is a critical period, once you give up the appropriate entrance exams, you’ll have to wait until next June …… I actually completely forgot about this matter just now, and it seems that Ms. Lovisa and other Foundation personnel have have also overlooked this issue …… Mr. Dawn Dantes actually noticed this kind of detail and considered those children who are now approaching the point of giving up their dreams …… He is actually a very gentle person at heart, isn’t he? Audrey had a new perception of Dawn Dantes, of Germaine Sparrow.
This is a “viewer” on the gains just now.
The cold-hearted killer and adventurer actually has a tender heart? Unfortunately, the information about Germaine Sparrow that I currently have access to only describes him in terms of his insanity, and I can’t find any corroboration …… Audrey blinked her eyes, and listened intently to Dawn Dantes as she went on:
”The second suggestion is that the bursary fund issued should preferably be placed in a corresponding bank account, and when tuition fees are paid, take the supporting documents and come to us to complete the formalities for withdrawal, and for small expenses for food or lodgings, it can be withdrawn without so much hassle, once a month or once a week, with a fixed amount, this is to prevent the applicant’s parents, brothers, and sisters from spending the money, and for a poor family , which is an irresistible temptation, and again, one account corresponds to one person, and whichever way the withdrawal is made, the person must be present, which effectively prevents everyone from being tested by the demon of greed from time to time.”
Klein said, pressing a hand to his chest and addressing Audrey and Lovisa:
”I apologize, forgive me for recklessly joining your conversation.”
Audrey said with a slight smile:
”Mr. Dantes, your advice was excellent, and made me realize how much I hadn’t thought things through.
”The only problem is that you’re not making any sense to us, I’m just listening to Ms. Lovisa’s briefing.”
Lovisa laughed along:
”Yes, you should speak about these things at the first council meeting later.”
Didn’t I come here on purpose, to convince Ms. Audrey in advance? With the addition of “Justice”, I can ensure that there will be no objections at the council meeting, otherwise, it is likely that people will find excuses to delay or change the program, for example, lack of manpower …… Klein made a dawning expression of realization and regret, and lightly caressed his palms and said:
”It’s that I’m so nervous about these things, and so eager to make them a reality as soon as I get the chance, that I forget the occasion.”
Mr. Dawn Dantes this performance is a little pompous …… He should know that this can not be hidden from my eyes, well, he is deliberately come over, unobtrusively communicate with me in advance of these two proposals, so that I support him? Audrey read the other side of the idea at once, the corner of the mouth of the smile more and more obvious more and more unadulterated.
Although the “world” does not so “greetings”, she will also support the Tarot Club companions, but advance communication, but still let her quite happy, because she took this to feel the other party will put themselves on an equal footing attitude.
After “forgiving” Dawn Dantes for her recklessness and watching the gentleman walk towards the long table in the lounge with alcoholic beverages and dessert bread, Audrey withdrew her gaze and addressed Lovisa:
”I am responsible for things like collecting donations on different occasions and communicating with the government and parliament?”
”That should be a simple matter for you.” Lovisa responded frankly.
This was the reason why the church’s charity department had no objection to, and was even eager for, Miss Audrey Hall to join it.
Audrey nodded thoughtfully and said:
”If there is spare time, can I participate in your publicity to various schools and participate in the review of applicants?”
Lovisa was originally reluctant to commit to this matter, worried that those environments were not suitable for Miss Audrey, but after seeing the other party’s clear turquoise eyes and feeling that irresistible pleading implication, she suddenly softened her heart and felt that such kindness shouldn’t be prevented, shouldn’t be isolated from the underlying reality.
If Miss Audrey is still willing to help those poor people after seeing the real suffering and ugliness, then surely she can play a greater role in making the upper levels not always formulate unrealistic bills …… Lovisa quickly found a sufficiently persuasive reason and sighed and laughed:
”No problem.
”However, you may no longer wear such a dress or any jewelry.”
”What about the lies? Turn it into an arm band and hide it under the sleeve? Audrey responded with a light smile after a little thought:
”Okay.”
……
With the support of Ms. Audrey Hall, the first meeting of the Board of Trustees after the inauguration of the “Ruane Charitable Scholarship Fund” was successfully concluded, and Klein returned to 160 Birklund Street in a very good mood.
As was his custom, he entered the master bedroom near two o’clock to prepare for his nap.
In a daze of dreams, Klein was suddenly awake and alert.
Someone was trying to invade his dreams!
Who was it again? Can even naps be disturbed now? Klein grunted as he let his dream change to the semi-open room with the large balcony.
Then he saw Leonard, with his dark hair and blue pupil shirt hanging casually, tumble in through the window.
Wouldn’t this guy just use the front door? What could he be up to if he suddenly came over? This time remember to leave a contact …… Klein good-naturedly and amusedly sat to the comfort chair, the surface leisurely looking at the poet classmate said:
”This is not a polite visit.”
Leonard sniffed and said with a not-so-standard salute:
”Mr. Dantes, there is something I would like to ask you.”
Ask for advice? The attitude is not bad, and it doesn’t seem to be a big deal …… Klein secretly “tsk” said:
”What is it?”
Leonard found a chair to sit down and asked with deliberation:
”You’ve been implicated in the Caron suicide, who do you think the real killer could be?”
If I had to know, I would have thrown Frank’s mushrooms at him long ago! Still, one can’t say it’s not clear at all, it’s damaging to the image …… Klein is very accustomed to similar situations, and gave a skillful laugh, not answering the question:
”Have you investigated anything?”